The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Nigerians against travelling to risk and volatile areas in South Africa following Xenophobic attacks on its citizens.
In a statement signed by Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria said that the Xenophobic attacks has resulted to loss of lives and property.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria totally condemns the renewed attacks on foreign nationals and their businesses in South Africa which has led to the loss of lives and properties worth millions of naira.
“The Government of Nigeria is engaging the relevant South African authorities via the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, Consulate General in Johannesburg and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja to ensure that definite measures are put in place to curtail the unfortunate attacks.
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“The Federal Government commends the arrest of some perpetrators of the dastardly act by the South African Police and call on timely prosecution to serve as deterence to others.
“However, due to the tension created by the attacks, the Government of Nigeria wishes to advice Nigerians to avoid travelling to high risk and volatile areas until the situation is brought under control.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to assure the general public that Government is committed in protecting of lives and properties of Nigerians in South Africa.”
