Protesters allegedly of Nigerian origin have vandalised the Nigerian Embassy compound in Indonesia.
According to a report by Punch, the Nigerians were protesting against discrimination and rights infringements by Indonesian immigration authorities.
In a video posted online, the Nigerians were seen carrying placards and chanting in front of the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia.
“Nigeria is not helping us in this country. We don’t have an Embassy. We no go ‘gree.” the protesters chanted.
They were later seen vandalising a white bus in the embassy compound while some others broke down doors and windows. Some of the protesters dragged the Nigerian flag on the floor and set it on fire thereafter.
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Responding to the attack, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama described the incident as disgraceful.
“Absolutely deplorable and disgraceful criminal behaviour by Nigerian hooligans who without justification attacked the Nigerian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
“Every effort will be made to identify them and see they are severely punished. Totally unacceptable behaviour.”
Just last weekend, armed men demolished several buildings within the Nigerian Mission compound in Accra Ghana.
The incident sparked a diplomatic row between both countries with Ghana apologising and promising to rebuild the destroyed buildings.
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