Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission has said the South African Police is being sued over the assault on a Nigerian resident in the country.

A few days ago, ex-Big Brother Africa housemate and Nigerian model, Tayo Faniran, was assaulted and strangled by South African police.

Dabiri-Erewa reacted to this and she secured the release of Faniran.

The chairman said she was going to ensure justice was served on this matter.

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She said that the South African Police have been sued and a case is being pressed against them for their brutality.

She tweeted:

“Update on @Tayofaniran’s matter in SA. Our mission has petitioned and began pressing a case against the brutality of the police. IPID, the agency investigating the police has commenced work on the matter. Our Consul General has also met with Tayo.”

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