More Nigerians are expected to return to Nigeria from South Africa this week amid renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals.
Sources familiar with the development confirmed to Vanguard on Wednesday night that a number of Nigerians are expected to arrive in the country as part of the ongoing return exercise.
The development comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the safety of Nigerians living and conducting business in South Africa.
However, the exact number of Nigerians expected to return was not immediately disclosed.
Further details on the number of returnees are expected to emerge as the exercise progresses.
