August 05, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a travel alert to Nigerians in the United Kingdom following anti-asylum riots that have broken out in the country.
Riots have broken out in towns and cities across the UK. Three young girls have been killed and five children critically injured during a knife attack as they attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on Monday, July 29.
A statement signed on Monday, by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advised Nigeria Nationals in the UK to be extra vigilant and “avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches, crowded areas and large gatherings”.
Titled “THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ISSUES THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ALERT TO CITIZENS PLANNING TO VISIT THE UNITED KINGDOM”, the statement reads:
“There is an increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots in the UK, stemming from the killing of 3 young girls at a concert.
“The violence has assumed dangerous proportions as evidenced by reported attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure.
“To this end, citizens are advised to be extra vigilant and take measures as follows:
• Avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches.
• Avoid crowded areas and large gatherings.
• Be 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: [email protected], +442078391244.
Background:
“Demonstrations by far right and other extra-parliamentary groups in parts of the UK in recent weeks have been large, and in some instances unruly.
“These disturbances have only been aggravated by the unfortunate deaths of the 3 girls and it has spawned an anti-immigration narrative, with particular emphasis on Muslim immigrants or persons of colour being targeted.
“This advisory remains under review.”
