Nigeria has recalled its Ambassador to Indonesia over the assault and manhandling of a Nigerian diplomat by immigration officials in Indonesia.
This was revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at a news conference in Abuja, after the Ministry got further and comprehensive briefing from the Nigerian Ambassador on Monday evening.
Nigeria had received an apology from the Indonesian Ambassador in Nigeria, however, Onyeama said the Nigerian Ambassador is being recalled for further consultations at the highest level, which will include a review of Nigeria’s relations with Indonesia.
He said Nigeria has demanded severe sanctions against the Indonesian immigration officials responsible for the assault, saying, “There is no justification for the treatment to a diplomat and even to a Nigerian citizen.
“We are taking strong steps to defend the interests of Nigerians anywhere in the world”.
