Outrage Over Killing Of 34Years Old Nigerian Housewife In South Africa

Nigeria Union in South Africa has condemned
the killing of a 34-year-old housewife, Mrs
Christiana Onyeka, by unidentified gunmen on
Dec. 3.
Onyeka, a mother of four and native of Ozubulu,
Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra,
was killed in her husband`s office in Midrand,
near Johannesburg.
Mr Ikechukwu Ayene, the President of the union,
told NAN in Midrand, South Africa, on Saturday
that it had reported the incident to the South
African police and Nigerian mission.
''The unjust killing of Nigerians in South Africa
is becoming alarming.We are worried that after
reporting such killings to the police, we do not
get the desired results. Most cases of Nigerian
victims of murder are either abandoned or
inconclusive.'' He said.
Anyene said that the situation had become so
bad because more women were getting killed.
''Nigerian communities in South Africa are
devastated by this gruesome murder. Mrs
Onyeka was a hard working housewife, dedicated
to the success of her husband's business and
welfare of Nigerians in South Africa.'' He said.
Mrs Uzor Ekesi, the President, Nigerian Women
Association, South Africa, decried the killing of
Onyeka by unidentified gunmen.
''The killing came to us as a big shock. We are
scared and confused because women are now
being killed.
''Nigerians, especially women, condemn this
act and call for urgent action to stop further
killings.'' She said.
She said that Onyeka was an active and
dedicated member of the association.
A patron of the association, Mrs Grace
Aniegboka said that Nigerian women had
embarked on a seven-day fasting and prayer
session to seek divine intervention on the
incident.
''Our reaction has been that of shock and
disbelief. We pray God not to allow this incident
or killing of Nigerians happen again.'' She said.
Christiana's husband, Chief Onyekachi Onyeka,
also the President of Anambra State
Associations in South Africa, said he was still in
shock and could not speak.