A cross-section of
Nigerians on Monday lamented on social media over a recent attack on Nigerians
in South Africa.
There were reports that
viral videos on Monday showed widespread attacks on Nigerians and their
businesses in South Africa.
The President of the
Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), Adetola Olubajo who confirmed the
development to NAN said on Monday that the attacks began on Sunday morning in
Jeppestown area of Johannesburg when a building was set ablaze by an angry mob.
“The mob also looted
several shops that were around the vicinity suspected to be owned by foreign
nationals. But the Police later dispersed the mob and made some arrest.
“Late in the evening of
Sunday, Sept. 1, a group of violent locals suspected to be Zulu hostel dwellers
besieged Jules Street in Malvern, Johannesburg looted and burned
shops/businesses,’’ he said in a statement made available to the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
Reactions have continued
to trail the development on social media as Nigerians expressed sadness over
the development, calling on the present administration to secure Nigerians.
Here are some comments
gathered by HOPE FOR AFRICA from Twitter:
@Is_salsu “This
Xenophobia attack on Nigerians in South Africa is saddening. Our brothers and
sisters do not deserve this no matter what.”
@Royaltyuso “Nigeria
cannot even vex and ask her citizens to return home. Nigerians in the diaspora
will rather face hell abroad than return to Nigeria. The harsh reality of a
failed nation.”
@Yohanloyal “South
Africans call our Nigerian brothers criminals but see them. Bloody hungry
people. No food when there is no attack on foreigners.”
@Localblack_man “Dear
South Africans, Let’s all learn how to love and uplift one another as Africans,
don’t forget there are South Africans in other countries. Let love reign.”
@Onyiiforlife “This is
unacceptable. We can’t have this Xenophobia attacks happening. Right now it is
out of control.”
@Odun42000 “South
African owned companies in Nigeria are the most patronized among their equals
e.g. MTN, DSTV, Shoprite etc and Nigerians never hated or harm their people nor
their properties. Stop killing/hurting your fellow Africans, we are one Africa
stop Xenophobia.”
@Frank_Leahxv “Nigerians
have accommodated other countries in the past and it never leads to unnecessary
killings, see South Africa wey just blow yesterday are now killing Nigerians
because they want them out of their country. Make them know to say this world
dey revolve o.”
@Makanakii “I’m black
and Nigerian, you are black and South African… we are both black, Don’t attack
me, I’m your brother!!! Let love reign, allow me in your home and come to mine
too!
@MrUcheya “If our govt
could be a bit more responsive, I don’t think this bloodthirsty South Africans
would be killing our brothers in their land. South Africans are the most
miserable people on earth. How do u sleep after killing your type?
@Stevehezy “Burning of
humans? And you think this is right? You are just a murderer, nothing more to
this. stop Xenophobia.”
@Anulikay “For a nation
that suffered racial segregation/apartheid for almost fifty years, I find it
quite inhumane that South Africans have no qualms meeting the same to others. Especially,
as a nation that had to rely on aid from other African countries.”
@Yungtunesneh “Africans
hating on Africans. Stop xenophobia now.”
Meanwhile, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, reacting to the attack in a tweet on his
official Twitter page on Monday, said the Nigerian Government will take
decisive measures on the issue.
He said, “Received
sickening and depressing news of continued burning and looting of Nigerian
shops and premises in South Africa by mindless criminals with ineffective
police protection. Enough is enough. We will take definitive measures.”
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