Nigeria has reported that two of its citizens have died in South Africa. This happened at a time when foreigners are being targeted.
The Nigerian foreign ministry stated that Emeka Charles Iroegbu was killed on June 28. He was reportedly killed by police officers who used bad interrogation techniques.
Another Nigerian citizen, Musa Yunana Joe, also died. He was a shop owner who was killed by unidentified attackers.
These reports come from Nigeria's foreign ministry.
The ministry called the events regrettable.
Violence against foreign nationals has been a problem in South Africa.
These incidents are being closely monitored.
Nigeria has called for swift action to find those responsible.