MTN asks people to ‘exercise restraint’ after reports of xenophobia
MTN has expressed concern about the attacks on "non-nationals" in Nigeria and SA. This comes as international media report that Nigerian protesters vandalised the MTN head office in Abuja‚ in apparent retaliation for xenophobia in Gauteng. In a statement issued in Johannesburg, the company said: "Reacting to recent events that appear to be directed against non-nationals both in SA and Nigeria‚ MTN Group expresses concern over the violence. MTN requests people to exercise restraint and remain calm." Reuters reported from Abuja that the vandalism at the MTN headquarters on Thursday coincided with a visit by MTN chairperson Phuthuma Nhleko to the Nigerian capital, to see Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. "They are protesting against the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in SA‚" the news agency quoted an MTN spokesperson as saying. "They vandalised equipment‚ stole customer phones and Ipads. Some customers too were attacked." Meanwhile on Thursday in SA‚ Home Affairs Minister Malusi ...
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