Looters Target Eastern Cape Butchery During Anti-Nigerian King March
- A protest against the installation of the King of Nigerians in the Eastern Cape has taken an unexpected turn, as chaos broke out
- Communities marched in KuGompo City after the Nigerian community celebrated the installation of a leader, which had been disrupted in the province
- Protesters targeted businesses, and a butchery's truck, which was filled with meat, was looted during the protest
With 10 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, provided insights into the criminal justice system, crime statistics, commissions of inquiry, and high-profile cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.
Source: Getty Images
KUGOMPO, EASTERN CAPE— A butchery was looted as chaos erupted during a march in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, on 30 March 2026.
According to Eyewitness News, looters targeted a small business in the area during a march opposing the installation of the Nigerian King in KuGompo City earlier in March. Looters made their way into the butchery and left with handfuls of goods, including meat, soft drinks, and other grocery items. No police can be seen in the video.
This is a developing story.
DON'T MISS IT: Stay Away From Fake News With Our Short, Free Fact-Checking Course. Join And Get Certified!
Source: Briefly News
