In retaliation to the xenophobic attacks on their countrymen, young Nigerians took to the streets in Lagos, Abuja, Uyo and Ibadan to attack South African businesses like MTN and Shoprite. Nigerian authorities have deployed security personnel to protect people and property.
The Shoprite supermarket in Lekki, Lagos was attacked by hoodlums for looting but were prevented by the police. Similarly, the operations of MTN offices in Ibadan and Uyo were disrupted but the intervention of police stalled the planned disruption. But, the Uyo MTN office had its doors and windows shattered, and there were attempts by protesters to burn down one of their offices in Lagos. Businesses at Shoprite outlets in Osapa London, Lekki, Sangotedo in Ajah, Alausa, Ikeja came to a halt as protesters ordered customers to get out.
Meanwhile, South Sudan has also urged the South African government to find solutions through peaceful dialogue to end the recurring xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. South Sudan Presidential aspirant Suzanne Jambo urged the ruling African National Congress to not only punish the perpetrators of the violence but to also remind citizens “about African solidarity for South Africa pre- and post-apartheid.” She pointed out that the xenophobic attacks on black Africans in South Africa went against the legacy of Nelson Mandela and called for unity among African states.
