Tension escalated on Saturday as university students staged a protest at the headquarters of MTN, shutting down activities and blocking major access roads over renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The protesters, who expressed anger over the reported attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals, demanded stronger action to protect African migrants and hold those responsible accountable.
The demonstration disrupted traffic around the area as students occupied major roads, leading to a heavy security presence.
Police officers were deployed to the scene in an attempt to maintain order and prevent the protest from escalating. Protesters were also seen confronting security personnel as they sought access to the MTN headquarters.
The protest comes amid growing outrage across Nigeria over recent xenophobic attacks and the reported killing of Nigerians in South Africa, with increasing calls for stronger diplomatic action and greater protection for African nationals living in the country.
As of the time of filing this report, there were no immediate reports of casualties or arrests, while authorities continued efforts to restore normalcy.
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