A Nigerian identified as Udebuani Chidokweanaukwu as died in a drowning accident in South Africa.
A native of Nando in Anambra, Mr Chidokweanaukwu reportedly drowned in a beach in Swellendam near Cape Town, Western Cape.
Publicity secretary of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) Habib Miller confirmed the accident in a statement on Wednesday.
“With sorrow and heavy heart, we have received the news of the death of Udebuani Chidokweanaukwu from Nando, Anambra State.
“According to the information from an eye witness, Chidokweanaukwu got drowned on the beach at Swellendam on December 17.
“He is survived by his wife and children. NUSA sympathises with his family and friends at this difficult time of grief and pray God comfort them,” Mr Miller said.
The NUSA spokesman urged members of the unionto be cautious as well as obey safety rules when visiting the beach and otherplaces in their host country.
