Nigerian Businessman Reportedly Shot Dead Outside His Business in South Africa

A Nigerian businessman popularly known as Big Joe has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in South Africa.

The fatal attack occurred on Sunday, June 28, outside his business premises in Witbank, Emalahleni, located in Mpumalanga Province.

According to reports, the assailants opened fire on the businessman several times before fleeing the scene, leaving him with fatal injuries.

Authorities have yet to officially confirm the identity of the victim or disclose the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The South African Police Service has also not announced any arrests or established a motive for the attack.

Investigations are currently ongoing as security agencies work to identify those responsible and determine the reason behind the killing.

The incident comes at a time of growing concern over anti-immigrant sentiments in parts of South Africa, where some groups have recently intensified calls for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.

The killing has further heightened fears among foreign nationals, particularly members of the Nigerian community, many of whom have expressed concern over the safety of Nigerians living and operating businesses in South Africa.

Members of the Nigerian diaspora have called on South African authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of foreign nationals residing in the country.