President Muhammadu Buhari has noted with deep concern, the reported attacks on Nigerian citizens and property in South Africa since August 29.
Consequently, Mr. Buhari has instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria and get a brief on the situation.
The minister is also directed to express Nigeria’s displeasure over the treatment of her citizens; and assurances of the safety of their lives and property.
Mr. Buhari’s response to the attacks in contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
“President Buhari has also despatched a Special Envoy to convey to President Cyril Ramaphosa his concerns and also interact with his South African counterpart on the situation.
“The Special Envoy is expected to arrive in Pretoria latest Thursday, September 5, 2019,” the statement read.
