Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Why Are Nigerian Police Warning Against Attacks on South Africans? - Commonwealth Union

Nigerian police have warned people not to carry out retaliatory attacks against South Africans or South African-owned businesses after a surge in anti-migrant protests in South Africa. The warning came after reports and fears that Nigerians living in South Africa could face hostility. While South African police have not confirmed any direct attacks on Nigerians, tensions have increased recently. Many protests have taken place in South Africa. De…

Nigeria warns against reprisal attacks amid South African xenophobia fears

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Nigerian Police Force issued a stern warning against reprisal attacks targeting South African citizens or commercial interests within Nigeria. The directive followed a wave of intense anti-migrant demonstrations in South Africa that have raised fears of regional instability. Nigerian authorities emphasized that citizens must not take the law into their own hands despite heightened emotion…