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Lawan: We'll no longer condone xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africans

About 118 Nigerians have so far lost their lives in different attacks over the years, out of which 13 were allegedly by the South African Police.

Lawan is not happy with the killing of Nigerians in South Africa

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has condemned the continuous killing of Nigerians in South Africa, warning that further attack would no longer be condoned.

Lawan expressed concern that about 118 Nigerians have so far lost their lives in different attacks over the years, out of which 13 were by the South African Police.

Lawan made this known when he hosted the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, at the National Assembly on Monday, July 15, 2019.

Moroe and his delegation paid the visit to brief the Senate leadership on his government's investigations to unravel the causes of the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and steps being taken to stop it.

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The meeting, according to the Senate President became pertinent considering the incessant attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.

"We in the Parliament must speak and prevent any further killings. These killings must stop. This is the era of social media where corpse of a victim may spark violence that may go beyond the control of government," Lawan cautioned.

“The South African government must as a matter of urgency do whatever it takes to protect the lives and property of Nigerians living there, just as Nigerian government remain committed to the safety of South Africans residing here and their investments.

"I believe we have faced enough, we will no longer take it anymore. We want to write the names of Nigerians killed, and the South African parliament must act fast to put a stop to this menace.

“Over the years, 118 Nigerians have been killed, while 13 out of these were killed by South African Police".

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He recalled the enormous contributions of Nigeria to South Africa during the apartheid rule.

"We must establish events leading into these killings, including the recent one of Elizabeth Chukwu, who was killed in her hotel room," the Senate President said.

Nigeria, he said would no longer condone such killings, and urged South African government to as a matter of responsibility protect Nigerians residing there.

Earlier, Moroe expressed regret over the killings of Nigerians and extended his country's condolences to the families of the victims.

He noted that inquest had been instituted to investigate all cases of xenophobic attacks in the country.

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The inquest, according to him, would reveal the cause of the menace and find solutions across board.

He reiterated the commitment of South African government and its law enforcement agencies to get to the root of the matter while bringing to book perpetrators of the attacks.

“Our government will continue to be committed to the good relationship with Nigeria," Moroe said.

"Your sentiment has gone deep into our heart, and you will be happy that the same sentiment has been our concern in South Africa. 

"On behalf of the government of South Africa, we express our sincere condolences to Nigerian government for this unfortunate incident", he stated.

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