By Desire Emmanuel
The Federal Government on Monday, July 6, said it is worried over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and others Africans in South Africa, adding that there are no signs that the situation is improving.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said this following renewed attacks on Nigerians in the country that led to the killing of two Nigerian nationals.
The names of those killed were given as Musa Yunana Joe and Charles Iroegbu.
According to the minister in a post on her X handle on Monday, Nigeria remains concerned about the safety of its citizens in South Africa as a result of the ongoing Xenophobic protests and attacks of migrants, especially Afticans.
“We demand that South African authorities urgently investigate the incidents and bring those responsible to justice, and we are urging our citizens who consider their lives at risk to take advantage of the Federal Government sponsored evacuation flights to be transported home,” the minister said.
The minister added that following the earlier evacuations of Nigerian citizens in three separate operations, President Bola Tinubu has extended the airlift beyond the June 30 deadline, with the fourth flight having arrived in Nigeria on July 3.
“Our citizens are strongly advised to take advantage of this extention and utilise the full capacity of the aircraft.
“Another evacuation flight will leave for Johannesburg tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, to bring home our citizens.
“The last evacuation flight is expected to arrive South Africa on July 10. Our nationals are again, advised to weigh the risks regarding whether to remain or return,” the minister added.
