It also told the Federal Government to formally file a criminal case at the International Criminal Court, ICC, Hague, against the Zulu King, who was believed to have instigated the uprising through his hate comments.
We also learnt that the government has also lodged a formal protest to the South African government, demanding compensation for victims of the attacks.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro, had earlier met with South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Lulu Mnguni “to register Nigeria’s protest over the ongoing xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa.”
A statement from the Ministry, Wednesday said: “During the meeting with the envoy, Ambassador Obanikoro condemned the attacks on foreigners in South Africa, expressing concern on the fate of Nigerians and other nationals, who are migrants in the country.
“South Africa needed to take concrete steps to quell the unrest and bring the culprits involved to book to act as a deterrent and prevent further violence.”
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