The Federal Government on Wednesday
ordered investigation into the reported killing of three Nigerians and the
attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Guinea-Bissau.
Dr Reuben Abati, the Special Adviser
on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan, told State House
correspondents in Abuja that the incident was discussed during the Federal
Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The affected Nigerians, who
were alleged to have kidnapped a child, were lynched by rioters in Bissau.
“Indeed, during the FEC meeting
today, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II, who is in-charge of
Africa, briefed council about development in Guinea Bissau involving an attack
on the Embassy, resulting in the death of at least one Nigerian.
“And immediately the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs waded into the matter and protested to Guinea Bissau authorities
and made it clear that this was not acceptable.
“The Nigerian Ambassador in Guinea
Bissau was directed immediately to take up the matter with the Minister of
Foreign Affairs in Guinea Bissau and the matter is being investigated.“
Abati assured that the Federal
Government would continue to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians
across the world.
He stated that the country
would also continue to maintain cordial relations with all its neighbours.
“You can be assured that this
government responds proactively wherever any Nigerian has an issue in any part
of the world.
“You know of course that we have very
good relationships with our neighbours and other West African countries and the
rest of the international community,“ he added. (NAN)
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