Nigerians in South Africa protest delayed evacuation flights. Credit: News Central TV
Some Nigerians in South Africa have sought refuge at the Nigerian High Commission over fears of possible xenophobic attacks, with several saying they remain stranded despite ongoing evacuation efforts by the Federal Government.
The development was captured in a video shared by News Central on Monday, showing dozens of Nigerians, gathered at the embassy as uncertainty surrounded the latest evacuation exercise.
According to the report, only those contacted by the embassy were scheduled to leave for Nigeria on Monday night, while many others who turned up at the mission remained stranded.
Women and children were reportedly given priority to stay within the embassy premises overnight as officials considered arrangements for the remaining evacuees.
