Killing of Nigerian in South Africa: 3 more suspects arraigned
Abuja, Feb. 16, 2026
Sequel to the killing of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, three more suspects were on Monday arraigned in court.
It will be recalled that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) had on Sunday demanded justice and the arrest as well as prosecution of those involved.
Nigerians and South Africans on Monday trooped out in large numbers in solidarity as they welcomed the arraignment of three South African suspects at the Pretoria Central Magistrate Court in connection with the gruesome murder of the Nigerian driver.
Those arraigned before the Court were Dikeledi Mphela (female) Gotseone Machidi and McClaren Mushwana.
A fourth suspect had reportedly just voluntarily turned himself in.
In solidarity with Nigerians, South African trooped outside the court and jubilated over the arrest and arraignment of the suspects.
Dabiri-Erewa had also expressed worry over the increasing rate of criminality and killings of Nigerians in South Africa.
Satlet, a student set to graduate next month, is being remembered as hardworking and ambitious, with plans to further his studies in Canada.


