Nigeria, May 12 -- In an interview with Arise News, monitored by The News Chronicle, Oshiomhole said the repeated killings and assaults on Nigerians abroad reflect a troubling disregard for human life, insisting that the protection of citizens must outweigh concerns about foreign relations or investment ties.

He maintained that his earlier outcry over xenophobic violence was driven by the need to force urgency and accountability, noting that even the South African leadership only reacted after sustained pressure was brought to bear.

"I am glad that Nigerians in South Africa now feel that someone spoke for them," he said, stressing that no economic interest or diplomatic convenience should ever be placed above the lives of Nigerian citi...