Abuja, Feb. 15, 2026
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has condemned the latest killing, this time of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet in Pretoria South Africa, demanding justice and arrest as well as prosecution of those involved.
In a statement in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said the increasing rate of criminality and killings of Nigerians in South Africa is worrisome and calls for serious concerns.
She said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way as African brothers, wondering why some evil minded people are committing heinous crimes against fellow Africans.
Dabiri-Erewa urged the South African authorities to ensure that justice is served for the murdered Nigerian driver and ensure there is protection of lives and property of non-indigenes in South Africa.
The NIDCOM boss reiterated the need to strengthen the rapid response protocols and institutionalised structured escalation mechanisms for diaspora-related incidents.
She expressed the resolve of the Commission to intensify risk mapping and structured engagement with host authorities.
Meanwhile, a female suspect has been reportedly arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Satlet.
The incident occurred on February 11, 2026, after Satlet picked up passengers through an e-hailing platform.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on February 16, 2026, facing charges of car hijacking and murder.
According to police reports, Satlet was attacked by a male and female pair who hijacked his vehicle.
His body and the stolen car were later found in Atteridgeville. Dashcam footage, which captured part of the incident, aided in the swift arrest of the female suspect. Authorities are still searching for the male suspect, with more arrests expected.
The case has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for improved safety measures for e-hailing drivers.
Satlet, a student set to graduate next month, is being remembered as hardworking and ambitious, with plans to further his studies in Canada.
