By Folarin Ademosu Jr.
The latest xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, among other foreign nationals, majorly in Atteridgeville and Rosettenville, South Africa, has frayed tempers back home. Unexpectedly, no fewer than 20 shops owned by foreigners were reportedly looted and 12 houses attacked. Two properties belonging to Nigerians were torched, a parish of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, was attacked and its prophet, Samson Sangojimi, bloodied before he was rescued by the South Africa police. Despite police presence, the baying South Africans allegedly tried to forcefully take from the prophet a bag they claimed he had drugs in—which he denied.
While we lament, and pillory the barbarous acts of our South African friends, we should sincerely prepare our minds for the next attack. Believe me, this will happen. Undoubtedly, South African government and its citizens…
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