Prince Muoka Ebuka, 43, was killed on Friday, May 17th, in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, South Africa. Photo: Nigerian Union SA
By Adetokunbo FAKEYE
A Nigerian man, Prince Muoka Ebuka, 43, was reportedly killed on Friday, May 17th, in Danielskuil, Northern Cape, South Africa.
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) who revealed this in a statement, condemned the incident with demand for thorough probe.
The Union, while citing similar cases in Kimberley involving drug accusations and police brutality, along with another Nigerian’s death in Springs earlier this year said, “this is disturbing trend of police abuse targeting Nigerians in the region”.
As reported by TheAfricaDailyPost, Ebuka’s wife, Joyce, said, law enforcement officers raided their home, forcing her to leave with their child to escape the violence.
“Ebuka was allegedly assaulted and coerced into admitting to drug possession. When no drugs were found, officers reportedly took him to a waste dump with the same accusation.
“Eyewitnesses reported suspicious behavior, including officers requesting pepper spray after leaving Ebuka’s residence. Despite using drug detection methods, no incriminating evidence was found. Ebuka reportedly died during the intense interrogation.
“Further concerns surround the investigation’s integrity due to the alleged lack of proper crime scene preservation”, TheAfricaDailyPost reported.
According to NUSA, Joyce Ebuka faced intimidation while trying to report her husband’s death, and police refused to issue a statement or allow her to open a case.
NUSA demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into Ebuka’s killing and the wider issue of police abuse in the Northern Cape. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission echoed this call, condemning the death and emphasizing that those responsible must be held accountable.
