Xenophobia: South Africa High Commission Shuts Down Office In Nigeria

With the high tension of reprisal attack on South African businesses in Nigeria, South Africa Embassy in Nigeria has been closed till further notice.

The High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, who confirmed the closure said that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities until the situation improved.

Moroe stated, “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.”

Naija News recalls that the Nigerian Government had said plans were in place for its Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala to return home after the xenophobic attacks.