Atiku urges AU to act against South Africa over xenophobic attacks

A former Vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday called on the African Union to consider a drastic sanction on South Africa over Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country.

He said such a move was the only measure that would curb the barbaric acts which some citizens of South Africa had recently imbibed.

Atiku who spoke on his verified Twitter page wrote: “The attacks and killings have since stirred reactions from well meaning Nigerians calling on government to take drastic measures against South African government.

“Reported attacks against Nigerians in South Africa are unacceptable and stands condemned.

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“Urgent steps need to be taken with the SA authorities and the African Union to bring an end to this ill wind that can only end up destroying the fabric of our African brotherhood.”

Recall that viral videos on Monday showed widespread attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa.

The President of the Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), Adetola Olubajo who confirmed the development to journalists on Monday said that the attacks began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg when a building was set ablaze by an angry mob.

 

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