The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has issued a warning to Nigerians living in South Africa to be vigilant and security conscious in their day-to-day activities as Operation Dudul is set to erupt.
The High Commission gave the security warning following a threat by the proponents of Operation Dudul to attack foreign nationals in the country.
In a statement titled ‘Advisory to Nigerians in South Africa’, the Consular Section in Pretoria said the group made the threat through a public notice and video clips circulated on social media.
The statement noted that the group had informed of plans to march against foreign migrants in South Africa starting from September 2, specifically on foreign business owners, shops and undocumented foreign nationals.
“Nigerian residents in South Africa are hereby advised to exercise caution and be watchful in carrying out their day-to-day activities.”
Earlier in August and July, violent protests erupted various communities where foreigners, especially Nigerians reside.
Nigerians have however, began issuing advisories to one another to be extra vigilant.
According to Chelsea Simon OKIGWE VOICE, “Nigerians living in South Africa have been warned to be vigilant and security cautious in their day-to-day activities. The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa gave the security warning following a threat by the proponents of Operation Dudul to attack foreign nationals in the country.“
Videos of violence in July and August:
In the same manner, the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, yesterday, also warned Nigerians against travelling to Northern Cyprus.
According to her, the country does not have the diplomatic process to be held accountable for any human rights infractions.
Dabiri-Erewa added that Nigerians in that country are being maltreated and killed daily and there is practically nothing the country can do to protect them.
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