Four South African policemen have been arrested over the death of a Nigerian businessman, Mr. Pius Abiaziem.
The four suspects, it was learnt, were accused for brutally killing Abiaziem in Eastern Cape last week.
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said in a statement on Friday that its chairman and chief executive officer Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa had urged the South African authorities to expedite action on the trial of the four suspects and others currently on trial for various offenses against Nigerians living in South Africa.
“Following the recent brutal murder of Pius Abiaziem, a Nigerian businessman, in South Africa, the South African Police have arrested Four Policemen linked to the death of Mr. Pius Abiaziem and are to face trial.
“In furtherance to the arrest and trial, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa urged the South African Police to expedite action on the matter and speed up the trial of the alleged Four Policemen., and others currently on trial for various offenses committed against Nigerians living in South Africa,” said the commission.
