The federal government has
advised Nigerians against travelling to high risk and volatile areas in South
Africa until the current situation is brought under control.
The ministry of foreign affairs
gave the advice on Wednesday in a statement issued by Ferdinand Nwonye, its
spokesperson.
This is coming on the heels of
the attacks on foreign nationals and their businesses in South Africa.
The ministry condemned the
attacks and assured citizens of the government’s commitment to protecting the
life and property of Nigerians living in South Africa.
It urged South African
authorities to urgently prosecute perpetrators of ”the dastardly act to serve
as deterrence to others”.
“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,” it said.
“The Government of Nigeria is
engaging the relevant South African authorities via the Nigerian High
Commission in Pretoria, Consulate General in Johannesburg.
“And the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Abuja to ensure that definite measures are put in place to curtail
the unfortunate attacks.
“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 deterrence 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.”
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