Several businesses owned by Nigerians in
South Africa has been destroyed.
Ikechukwu Anyene, president, Nigeria Union,
said that the attacks began at 4.00 a.m.
According to him, “five buildings with
Nigerian businesses, including a church have been looted and burned by South
Africans.
“One of the buildings is a mechanic garage
with 28 cars under repairs, with other vital documents, were burned during the
attack.
“Also, the pastor of the church was wounded
and is in the hospital receiving treatment,” he said.
He said the union had reported the incident
to the Nigerian mission and South African police.
Mr. Anyene said the union had informed
Nigerians in South Africa to be vigilant in the face of renewed xenophobic
attacks.
According to him, the union received
information that there will be xenophobic attacks against foreigners on Feb. 22
and Feb. 23.

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