Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala.
The nation has also pulled out of the World Economic Summit.
It also demanded full compensation , the News Agency of Nigeria has reported, quoting a “ presidential source. ”
Our Correspondent also reported that the move was meant to register serious displeasure with the South African authorities over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians resident in South Africa .
The decision was taken at a morning meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice -President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday in Abuja, our Correspondent added.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr . Geoffrey Onyeama , also attended the meeting at the Presidential Villa .
The source further stated that Nigeria would pull out of the World Economic Forum on Africa, scheduled to be held in Cape Town , South Africa , from September 4 to 6 By this action , Nigeria will follow the examples of Congo , Rwanda and Malawi, who have since pulled out of the Summit.
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