Following an attack by two South African policemen on a former Big Brother Africa housemate, Tayo Faniran, the Consular-General of Nigerian High Commi
Following an attack by two South African policemen on a former Big Brother Africa housemate, Tayo Faniran, the Consular-General of Nigerian High Commission in Johannesburg, Mr Godwin Adama, has petitioned the South African authorities.
The Nigerian Mission is pressing for a case against the brutality of the policemen who were seen in a viral video forcefully putting handcuffs on their victim. The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said in a statement that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, the agency in South Africa which deals with cases involving police officers, has commenced work on the petition.
She stated, “Our Consular-General has also met with Faniran, who was the latest victim of South Africa policemen’s attack on Nigerians. Eight South African policemen are on trial for their involvement in maltreatment of Nigerians in the country. We will continue to follow up on this case and others involving attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.”
About three days ago, Tayo Faniran was assaulted and strangled by South African police officers this morning July 25th, while driving to a meeting for a discussion about his brand. The assault incident was captured in an Instagram Live video, and it ensued from his refusal to ride in the police car to the police station after denying access for a search on his phone.
One of police officers called in for backup and stated that they will bundle the former Big Brother Africa housemate to the police station by force. In response, Tayo stated that it was the xenophobic act him and other Nigerians have been complaining of. He asked if the South African policemen could stop other cars and do that such, but got no response for that.
