Three additional suspects have been arraigned in court in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, in Pretoria, South Africa.
The development follows widespread outrage over the incident and renewed calls for justice from Nigerian authorities and citizens.
The suspects—Dikeledi Mphela (female), Gotseone Machidi, and McClaren Mushwana—appeared on Monday before the Pretoria Central Magistrate’s Court.
A fourth suspect has also reportedly turned himself in voluntarily, bringing the total number of suspects linked to the case to four.
Nigerians and South Africans gathered in large numbers outside the court in a show of solidarity, welcoming the arrests and arraignments.
The atmosphere reflected shared condemnation of the crime and a collective demand for accountability, as demonstrators expressed hope that justice would be served.
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, had earlier demanded the arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the killing.
She has repeatedly expressed concern over the rising cases of criminality and the killings of Nigerians in South Africa.
Isaac Satlet, who was also a student set to graduate next month, was remembered by friends and community members as hard-working and ambitious.
He reportedly had plans to further his studies in Canada, dreams that were tragically cut short by his untimely death.
The Nigerian community continues to call for sustained cooperation between Nigerian and South African authorities to ensure justice for the victim and to enhance the safety of Nigerians living abroad.