Tag: Xenophobic Attacks

Lagos Assembly Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians
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Lagos Assembly Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians

LagosĀ  State HouseĀ  of Assembly on Thursday condemned in strong terms the xenophobic attacks by South Africans on Nigerians living in their country. The condemnation is sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Tunde Braimoh under Matters of Urgent Public Importance. Hon Braimoh had drawn the attention of other lawmakers to recent brutal attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa, where many lives were lost and several Nigerians brutally assaulted and killed. He recalled that the Nigerian Government and her Citizens aided in the eradication of apartheid in South Africa, condemning the barbaric attacks on Nigeria and the ineptitude of South African Government in curbing the attacks and finding a lasting solution. He therefore solicited the support of his colleagues to the ...
Xenophobia: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Calm, Warns Against Reprisal Attacks on Foreigners
Crime, Human Rights, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, South Africa

Xenophobia: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Calm, Warns Against Reprisal Attacks on Foreigners

....weā€™ll deal with troublemakers, Gov vows Lagos State Governor has vowed to deal with troublemakers exploiting the ongoing xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa to foment trouble in the state. Issuing a stern warning on Wednesday to people engaging in reprisals against innocent people in Lagos in response to events South Africa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he would not condone violence of form on innocent residents and businesses in the state by any person or group. The Governor advised parents to warn their children against taking to violence, stressing that the full wrath of the law would be brought on anyone caught in reprisal against peace-loving foreigners and businesses in the state. He said: ā€œWe have watched the disturbing videos of attacks and van...