Protesters Invade Shoprite in Lekki over Xenophobic Attacks on Nigerians in SA

Some protesters on Tuesday attacked Shoprite in Circle Mall, Lekki, a South African establishment.

The protest is in response to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

It was reported that some youth invaded the shopping mall, destroyed properties before the police arrived.

The xenophobic attacks have been condemned by Nigerians across all spheres of life.

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Multiple reports say there's an ongoing disruption of activities at Circle Mall (Shoprite) at Jakande bus stop, Lekki. Please stay safe. #BellaNaija #Xenophobia #SouthAfrica #Nigeria bellanaija.com

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Nigerians disrupting the operations of Shoprite at their Lekki Match. 4 police trucks had to be deployed there to stop the revolt. They also had to close the mall.

Those involved in the act reportedly lost their family members to xenophobic attacks in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/eFOFQrDZS7

— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) September 3, 2019

Presently at Shoprite, jakande lekki-epe Expressway … It's getting dirty ??? #SAShutdown pic.twitter.com/SfP9YMGhdv

— localMAN♻? (@arc_tobi) September 3, 2019

Oh wow they really burning Shoprite at Circle Mall Jakande? pic.twitter.com/NBLW6JLxX9

— ??? ✨ (@FirstLove04_) September 3, 2019

Happening Now: Angry women disrupt sales at Shoprite #CircleMall Lekki in retaliation to the ongoing #XenophobicAttack against Nigerians and other Africans in #SouthAfrica#Xenophobia #XenophobicAttacks #EnoughIsEnough pic.twitter.com/2VKnNNZUIU

— Daddy AZMA (OMOKHUDU) (@MisterRedefined) September 3, 2019