Xenophobic Attacks: Buhari Dispatches Special Envoy To S/Africa - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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September 3, 2019
PresidentMuhammadu Buhari has dispatched a Special Envoy to convey to President CyrilRamaphosa of South Africa, his deep concerns over reported attacks on Nigeriancitizens and property in South Africa since August 29th.
ThePresident’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, who confirmed this development in astatement in Abuja today, said the Envoy would also interact with his SouthAfrican counterpart on the situation.
Adesinarevealed that the President had already instructed the Minister of ForeignAffairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to summon the South African High Commissioner toNigeria and get a brief on the situation.
He saidOnyeama was also to express Nigeria’s displeasure over the treatment of hercitizens; and assurance of the safety of their lives and property.
SouthAfricans commenced fresh attacks, looting and burning of businesses andproperties belonging to Nigerians and other nationals and in the process killedthree people.