The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, September 4, 2026, with the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) alleging that two suspects gained access to Fakunle’s residence and opened fire on him.
Fakunle, an indigene of Iye in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was reportedly shot more than seven times in the attack.
National President of NICASA, Rev. Frank Onyekwelu, disclosed the incident in a statement on Thursday, describing the circumstances surrounding the cleric’s death as devastating to his family, friends and members of the Nigerian community in South Africa.
Onyekwelu condemned the killing as a “horrific and senseless act of violence” and expressed concern over the continued loss of Nigerian lives to violent crime in the country.
He said, “This was not merely an ordinary loss of life; it was a horrific and senseless act of violence that has robbed a family of a loved one and the Nigerian community of another precious life.”
According to him, NICASA had reported the incident to the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, while a murder case was also opened at Jeppe Police Station.
Onyekwelu called on the South African Police Service and other relevant authorities to carry out a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and bring those responsible to justice.
“We demand a thorough and credible investigation that will establish exactly what happened, identify all those responsible, apprehend the perpetrators and ensure that they are brought before the courts to face the full might of the law,” he said.
NICASA also urged Nigerian diplomatic authorities in South Africa to maintain engagement with the relevant South African authorities and monitor the progress of the investigation until justice is served.
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