For fear of being attacked by Nigerians, the South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate in Lagos.
The acting High Commissioner, Ambassador Bobby Moroe, who confirmed this on Thursday morning said he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities until the situation improved.
Moroe said, “I directed that the Mission should be closed until the situation improves. We heard that South Africans were being pulled out of vehicles and attacked. We feel unsafe and that is why I directed that the mission should close down until further notice.”
He added that though security had been beefed up, the Mission would not want to take any chances.
