Nigerians Warned Against Hot Spots As South Africans Resume Xenophobic Attacks

The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), on Sunday, cautioned Nigerians residing in South Africa to avoid some hot spots following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks that erupted in the country on Sunday.

The fresh violence began today in central Johannesburg following a violent march by the Zulu Hostel residents.

Speaking to newsmen, NUSA’s Publicity Secretary, Habib Miller, urged Nigerians in the country to take the advisory seriously to avoid a repeat of last week’s attack.

“This afternoon, the Zulu Hotel dwellers walked out and disrupted a gathering which was being addressed by Inkatha Freedom Party President Emeritus, Mr Mangosuthu Buthelezi.

“They are now marching around Jules Street towards MTN taxi rank and Bramfontein chanting `foreigners must leave the country’.

“The protest is still ongoing in different part of Johannesburg.

“We’ve warned and alerted our people and their structure through various media.

“The Police need to be proactive this time around so that lives and properties of people, especially, foreign nationals will be protected.

“Our mission in Johannesburg has been informed,” said Miller.