South African police deny Nigerian death linked to anti-migrant violence
By The BriefBrief
South African police said a Nigerian man’s death in custody was not linked to anti-migrant violence.
WHO:South African police
WHAT:Police said the death of a Nigerian man in custody had nothing to do with anti-migrant violence and that he collapsed after being arrested for drug possession.
WHEN:Jul 7, 2026 at 8:37 AM ET
WHERE:South Africa
WHY:He collapsed after being arrested for drug possession, and police said it was not linked to anti-migrant violence.
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