Reports have emerged that about 130 Nigerians are seeking evacuation from the South Africa following renewed concerns over xenophobic tensions in parts of the country.
According to community sources and diaspora updates circulating online, the affected individuals are said to have reached out to Nigerian authorities and community groups requesting urgent assistance to return home.
The situation is reportedly linked to rising insecurity concerns and isolated incidents of hostility targeting foreign nationals in certain areas, which have previously sparked diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa.
Officials of the Nigeria government have not yet issued an official statement confirming evacuation plans, but past incidents suggest that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs often coordinates voluntary repatriation in similar circumstances involving Nigerian citizens abroad.
Human rights groups have repeatedly called for stronger protections for migrants in South Africa, urging authorities to address the root causes of xenophobic violence and ensure the safety of foreign residents.
As of the time of reporting, verification of the exact number of Nigerians affected is still ongoing, and no formal evacuation operation has been publicly announced.
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