FG Issues Travel Alert After Killings in UK Riot, Lists 4 Measures to Take
- The Nigerian government has stated that some areas in the UK witnessed disturbing protests on Saturday, August 3
- Legit.ng reports that Nigeria, often referred to as the Giant of Africa, is one of the largest nationality groups in the UK
- On Monday, August 5, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs issued a travel advisory due to predictions of escalating violence in the UK
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FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian government, through the ministry of foreign affairs, on Monday, August 5, issued a travel alert to citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom (UK).
Legit.ng reports that England is experiencing its most severe rioting in 13 years.
UK riots: 'Take precautionary measures', Nigeria warns
The Nigerian government's travel advisory is coming after anti-immigration protests erupted in response to a mass stabbing that killed three young girls in Southport.
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Multiple towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland saw clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters, with police officers attacked and injured.
Dozens of arrests were made after the scenes of disorder, with police warning that further violence is likely in the coming days.
Reacting to the situation in the UK, Nigeria's ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement signed by Eche Abu-Obe, its spokesperson, asked its citizens to be watchful.
The statement partly reads:
“Citizens are advised to be extra vigilant and take measures as follows:Avoid crowded areas and large gatherings.Avoid political processions and protests, and rallies or marchesBe vigilant and self-aware at all times.Contact the high commission with a view to passing information that could be of interest via e-mail and telephone hc@nigeriahc.org.uk, +442078391244
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Nigeria protest: Foreign nation's security advisories
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the UK, the United States of America (USA), and Canada all issued security alerts to their citizens in Nigeria, warning of violence during the nationwide protests.
In separate travel advisories, the three countries cautioned their citizens to avoid areas of likely confrontations between security agencies and protesters.
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Source: Legit.ng
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