More Nigerians may be killed in South Africa, others, Lawan warns

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, yesterday, warned that if adequate steps are not put in place, more Nigerians may be killed in foreign countries, especially in South Africa.

Lawan issued the warning when the immediate-past Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama appeared before the Senate for his confirmation hearing.

Lawan said: “I personally met with the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria. If we don’t get things in place, more Nigerians may be killed abroad. Even if Nigerians commit crimes, killing them should not be the first option. This has got to stop.

“I have written to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have asked them to furnish us with names of Nigerians killed in South Africa so far. We are going to write to the South African government and we will put an end to these killings.”

Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, in his reaction, decried the maltreatment of Nigerians by officials of American Embassy. He said something must be done to ensure that Nigerians get fair treatment without any harassment.

He also decried some unfair treatments Nigerians businessmen contend with in some West African countries and called on nominee to address the issues if deployed to foreign affairs.

– Sun News