He noted that a policeman was stabbed to death while a second was wounded and rushed to the hospital, where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained.
According to Okoli, the ugly incident happened on Tuesday in the town’s of keimos, and Rosedale near Upington and continued up till Wednesday afternoon.
“A Nigerian is alleged to have stabbed a member of the South African Police Service. It is not yet clear why the Nigerian allegedly stabbed the policeman to death and wounded another who was critical in the hospital, report has confirmed the second victim has died.
We understand that the alleged killer and the stabbed police victim are known to each other.”
On getting information on the incident, he said they contacted the local police to step in so as to forestall breakdown of law and order.
Nigerians in the affected areas have also been advised to stay out of trouble.
“We got information about the ugly development from the Northern Cape provincial chairman of NICASA who confirmed the incident.
“We immediately contacted the local Police in the areas of Keimos and Rosedale where the attack on foreign nationals started.
“The Nigerian Citizens in the area were quickly advised to stay out of trouble,” he said.
NICASA president also commended the South African police for their timely intervention, while at the same time condemned the killing.
“We truly appreciate and commend the police (SAPS) for their quick and professional response in containing the crises.
The local community members of Rosedale out of frustration had warned and asked that foreigners should leave their town.
This is not xenophobia, the reaction by the locals was instigated by the criminal action of the Nigerian who allegedly stabbed the two victims.
