South African Embassy Shuts Down Over Xenophobic Attacks

The South Africa High Commission in Nigeria, says it has shut down its offices and consulate in the country following the retaliation from youths over the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.

YaahooJournalist reports that properties including cars belonging to Nigerians in the country were set ablaze by South Africans in the wake of the Xenophobic attacks.

In a viral video, South Africans also looted shops belonging to Nigerians. No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed.

Reacting to the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa on Wednesday, the acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe said he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities until the situation improved.

The acting High Commissioner explained that the reported attacks on South Africans in parts of the country informed the decision to close down the Mission.

“I directed that the Mission should be closed until the situation improves. We heard that South Africans were being pulled out of vehicles and attacked. We feel unsafe and that is why I directed that the mission should close down until further notice,” he said.