FG wants Nigerians in South Africa to Stay Indoors and avoid Xenophobic Attacks
The Federal Government has issued the directive concerning the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, advising Nigerians in the country to “close their shops and stay at home”.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Aminu Wali, addressed State House correspondents over the attacks at the end of a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, saying:
“With the discussions I have been having with Nigeria’s Head of Mission in Pretoria, no Nigerian has so far been affected.
“They informed me that they have called members of the Nigerian community and addressed them and told them to close their shops, stay at home and keep out of trouble and obey the laws of South Africa.
“They have also confirmed that the South African authorities have moved in to take actions that would forestall any further disturbance in that country.”
He added: “If it (the situation) gets worse, it is the duty of our country to make sure our people are brought back and we are taking that duty seriously. We are not prepared to allow any of our nationals to be subjected to such inhuman treatment.
“We are not being reactionary because this is happening to all foreigners, not Nigerians alone. We are monitoring the situation and will now take action according to the situation that develops.”