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  "id": 6813928,
  "title": "Nigerian bishop, one other killed in South Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/nigerian-bishop-one-other-killed-in-south-africa-6813928",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T22:22:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nigerian-bishop-one-other-killed-in-south-africa/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 4, Bishop Michael Fakunle, a Nigerian bishop, was killed in Johannesburg, South Africa, after receiving a series of threats. Fakunle was allegedly targeted by unknown assailants at his home. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, expressed shock and sorrow over the bishop's murder, noting that it was the seventh Nigerian killed in South Africa in 2026. Four of the eight victims were allegedly killed by South African police officers. Fani-Kayode accused South African NGOs of issuing a deadline for African nationals, including Nigerians, to leave the country by September 30, accusing them of threatening those who did not comply. The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa and the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg condemned Fakunle's killing, stating that two suspects entered his residence and shot him multiple times.",
  "summary": "Two Nigerians, Bishop Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, have been killed in Johannesburg, South Africa. The duo were reportedly killed in separate incidents, raising concerns about xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in the country. Fakunle was killed by unknown persons at his home in Johannesburg on September 4, after allegedly receiving a series […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}