Bobby Monroe, who’s the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria said this when he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in Abuja this morning.

Speaking at a media briefing after the meeting with Onyeama, Monroe said the recent attacks were not ”xenophobic” in nature but are rather mere ‘sporadic acts of violence’.

According to Monroe, businesses belonging to other South Africans were also affected in the violence that erupted yesterday Monday September 2nd.

According to Nigerians in South Africa, some victims of the attack who visited the Nigerian Embassy were denied entry into the property. As a result, Nigerians had to remain in their homes, afraid for their lives and unsure if they would be the next victims as there have been threats of more attacks.

According to reports, children and adults have died in the attack which saw indigenes burn properties, homes, and businesses belonging to Nigerians and other African Nationals. Nigerian children are also unable to go to the school due to the attack.

Attack on Nigerians living in South Africa by South Africans has been going on for a while. The recent attack began on August 28, 2019, after a South African was killed by an unknown man.