The Lagos State Government and Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture have reacted to the attacks on Shoprite outlets in Lagos State. The attacks occurred at Shoprite Complexes located in Jakande and Sangotedo Area of Ajah, following the destruction of properties belonging to Nigerians in South Africa.

The State Government condemned the attacks, advising Lagosians to distance themselves from violence and any unlawful acts. According to the State government, such attack is against the culture that Nigerians are known for.

The tension between Nigerians and South Africans intensified after the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) gave South African businesses 7-days to stop operation and leave Nigeria in August over violent attacks being experienced by Nigerians in South Africa. The issue was later settled when Abike Daibiri-Erewa, the chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission intervened.

However, the matter took another turn some days ago when a Nigerian was reportedly killed in his home by some South African police officers.

Also, a few days after the incident, videos of burnt cars and other properties belonging to Nigerians and other African citizens in South Africa were circulated. This led to a reprisal attack on South African businesses in Nigeria yesterday, September 3, 2019.

The Lagos Statement Government said https://nairametrics.com/2019/09/04/lagos-state-government-lai-mohammed-react-to-attacks-on-shoprite-in-nigeria/