You must protect Nigerians in South Africa – Rights lawyer, Ejiofor challenges FG

Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged the Nigerian Government to move beyond mere expressions of concern and take decisive action to ensure the safety of Nigerians living in South Africa.
Ejiofor in a statement issued on Saturday said Nigeria should vigorously pursue every legitimate diplomatic and legal avenue available to ensure that Nigerians living in South Africa are not harmed.
This is coming on the heels of xenophobic attacks on foreigners residing in South Africa, which has led to many countries evacuating their citizens from the troubled country, while some lives have reportedly been lost.
He urged the f...