The Nigerian government has reacted to the ongoing Xenophobic attack in Durban, South Africa which has seen the death of many foreigners and the assault and maiming of even more as reported by BlackBox Nigeria.

In an official reaction gathered by BBN, the minister of state for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro stated that the government was aware of the situation and was ‎following developments. He further stated that no Nigerian life has been lost.

"We are following the developments in South Africa and efforts are being made to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa", Senator Obanikoro wrote on his Twitter account.

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