Lagos Govt Condemns Attack on Shoprite

The Lagos State government has condemned yesterday’s attacks by some angry mob in the state on some South African business interests.

Recall that, in the last one week there are have been unabated xenophobic attacks in South Africa against the black foreigners in which Nigerian citizens there are mostly affected. As a result of this, some angry mob, yesterday embarked on reprisal, purposely targeted against some South African business interests in the state , especially Shoprites in Ajah and Apapa MTN’s office, to express their displeasures against the racial violence.

Due to this worrisome development, the government of Lagos State, through the ministry of Information and Strategy issued a release to condemn the attack.

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The release which was signed by the Commissioner of the Ministry, Mr Gbenga Omotoso read :

“The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the attacks on Shoprite Complexes at Jakande and Sangotedo Area of Ajah by some unidentified people claiming to be acting in retaliation against the attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

“These attacks are condemned as they are against the Nigerian spirit of accommodation and benevolence that the country in general and Lagos State in particular is noted for”.

“The Federal Government is in dialogue with South African Authorities to stop this obnoxious act.

“We appeal to our compatriots to eschew violence and any unlawful acts.

“The Lagos State Government wishes to reiterate its commitment to providing a conducive atmosphere where businesses are conducted without hindrances.

“The security agencies have been directed to ensure that law and order prevail in all parts of the State, even as Lagosians are advised to go about their activities without any fear.”