Following renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, some Nigerians have reportedly taken up arms for protection. The police have intervened in the situation, and the Nigerian government has urged its citizens to remain calm amidst the unrest.

Nigerians in South Africa protested at the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria over delays in repatriation flights for citizens wishing to return home. This demonstration occurred after the federal government initiated the evacuation process amid rising concerns about xenophobic attacks, with a deadline set for June 30, according to African Examiner.

Nigeria reported that two of its nationals were killed in South Africa during anti-immigrant protests last month. The fatalities occurred on June 28, shortly before an unofficial deadline set by protesters for foreigners to leave the country, according to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Nigeria has escalated its diplomatic response to xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, warning that it may take unspecified measures against Pretoria if the violence continues. This shift from a previously quiet stance comes in light of ongoing targeted attacks and deaths of Nigerian nationals in South Africa, according to Ripples Nigeria.

Nigeria's government has threatened to take action against South Africa following the murder of two Nigerians, accusing South African police of being complicit in these killings. This response comes amid ongoing concerns regarding xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.

The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg reported the deaths of two more Nigerians in South Africa, as announced in a statement on Saturday. This incident is part of ongoing concerns regarding xenophobia in the region.