Two Nigerian Men shot dead in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said on Wednesday that two Nigerians have been shot dead in Western Cape Province of that country. Mr Mike Ibitoye, the Chairman of the Union`s chapter in the province said that the Nigerians were shot by unidentified assailants.

"Mr Ernest Ughakwesili, 42, native of Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was shot in a night club by gunmen at Strand Area of Cape Town on Sunday. The assailants escaped after the shooting and the victim died before being rushed to the hospital," he said.

Ibitoye also said the second victim, Chimezie Oranusi, 26, from Oba town in Anambra State, was shot with a friend in a car at Delst area of Cape Town.

"The friend is a South African and is still in the hospital receiving treatment. The incidents have been reported to the police and the national secretariat of the union," he said.

The chairman said that the motive behind the shootings had not been ascertained, adding that the police had commenced investigation.