Xenophobic Attacks: 2nd Batch Nigerians Return Safely to the Country

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The 2nd batch of Nigerians who were victims of xenophobic attacks in South Africa arrived the country on the night of Wednesday September 18.

It was an emotional moment for the families and returnees. Many of them recounted their experiences of how they lost their businesses in South Africa

Credit: Legit News

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