LAGOS, Sept 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigerian police plan to boost security at embassies and foreign businesses in the country in the wake of violence targeted at South African-owned companies, the police said.
Violence erupted in Nigeria against South African companies in retaliation for attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa aimed at foreign-owned businesses.
MTN, and Shoprite closed their stores in Nigeria on Wednesday.
Nigerian protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Tuesday to vent their anger after the violence inflicted on foreigners in South Africa.
The protesters threw stones and destroyed property around the area, targeting South Africa businesses such as MTN, Shoprite and MultiChoice. They were unable to access the Shoprite building after the military was deployed.
Looting and violence continues to rage across various parts of South Africa, with many foreign nationals fearing for their lives.
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday that he was urgently sending a delegation to meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to secure the safety of his citizens living in South Africa. — NNN-AGENCIES
