African taxi drivers burn down Nigerian businesses in fresh attack

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Spare parts shop, 2 restuarants, grocery store, others burned down

 

By Esther Onyegbula

Facts have emerged revealing that today’s attack on Nigerian businesses  in South Africa, was perpetrated by South African taxi drivers under the guise of fighting crime.

The incident which took place  at Witbank Mpumalamga, is coming six days after a Nigerian was killed in the rainbow nation.

Confirming the attack to Vanguard, President of Nigerian Citizens in South Africa, NICASA, Mr. Ben Okoli, said no fewer than five Nigerian businesses were destroyed by the South Africans.

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A Nigerian restaurant and food spices shop burned down by South African taxi drivers

He said some Nigerians were injured during the attack targeted at foreigners, adding that it was not xenophobic.

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Okoli, who later issued a detailed statement after visiting the scene alongside Nigeria Consul General, to South Africa ,…



Source: Vanguard Newspaper