Due to the fear arising from
attacks by Nigerian youths, the South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has
shut down its offices and consulate.
The acting High Commissioner,
Ambassador Bobby Moroe, confirmed the development to reporters on Thursday
morning, saying that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular
activities until the situation improves.
The Ambassador explained that the
reported attacks on South Africans in parts of Nigeria informed the decision to
close down the Mission.
Moroe added, “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.”
Telecommunications giant, MTN, had yesterday announced the closure of all its shops
in Nigeria
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