Senate condemns attacks on Nigerians, seeks guarantees from South Africa

The Senate has warned that Nigeria whitethorn reappraisal its diplomatic narration with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue.

The informing followed a question moved by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong implicit an alleged June 30, 2026, ultimatum issued to Nigerians surviving successful South Africa.

Lawmakers described the improvement arsenic a superior menace to the information and livelihoods of Nigerians successful the country.

During Tuesday’s plenary, senators condemned the reported attacks connected Nigerians and their businesses and urged the Federal Government to question steadfast guarantees from the South African authorities for the extortion of Nigerian citizens.

Senator Salihu Mustapha called for a stronger response, saying Nigeria should nary longer stay soundless portion its citizens were being attacked.

“We cannot proceed to fold our arms portion Nigerians are being killed and their businesses looted.”

He added: “This is the starting constituent for a precise robust engagement. I suggest we sever each diplomatic relations with South Africa.”

However, erstwhile Senate Leader Yahaya Abdullahi advised against taking contiguous drastic action. He argued that the attacks could beryllium linked to efforts to destabilise South Africa’s authorities alternatively than being isolated incidents.

According to him, “this is simply a coordinated effort to destabilise the authorities of Sout...