by Kolapo Olapoju

In spite of widespread reports that Nigerians are being subjected to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Minister of State II for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, believes otherwise.

Obanikoro says that from available information from the Mission in South Africa, no Nigerian casualty has been ascertained in the ongoing attacks.

In a series of tweets, he said the following:

From the information emanating from our Mission in South Africa, no Nigerian casualty has been ascertained. #XenophobiaSA #MO

— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015

We are following the developments in South Africa and efforts are being made to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa. #XenophobiaSA #MO

— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015

#XenophobiaSA: The Government of Nigeria is in control of the situation in South Africa as it affects Nigerian citizens. #MO

— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015

Our Acting High Commissioner to South Africa is in Durban right now to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens in the affected areas. #MO

— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015

Our Acting High Commissioner to South Africa has the directive of our Government to address all issues arising from the crisis. #MO

— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) April 15, 2015