July 29, (THEWILL) – Ahead of the planned nationwide protest in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada, have issued security advisories to their Nationals in the Country.
Tagged ‘EndBadGovernance protest’, THEWILL reports that the planned demonstration has been scheduled to be held across all states of the Federation as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, from August 1, 2024.
Warning of potential violence during the planned protests, the United Kingdom and Canada, in separate security advisories, cautioned their citizens to avoid areas where confrontations between security agencies and protesters might occur.
On its part, the UK High Commission urged its nationals in Nigeria to exercise caution, avoid large crowds, and stay informed through media reports, noting that previous protests have turned violent with little warning.
“Political rallies, protests, and violent demonstrations can take place with little notice. Get advice on areas to avoid. Take care if you’re visiting crowded public places or attending events which attract large crowds. If you see a threatening or intimidating situation, do not try to make your way through it. Turn around and move to safety”, the advisory read.
The Canadian government also alerted its citizens about the demonstrations, cautioning them to expect disruptions in traffic and public transportation and warning that protests could become violent unexpectedly.
It, therefore, advised its nationals in Nigeria to maintain vigilance, adhere to local authorities’ instructions, and continuously monitor local media for updates.
The advisory noted, “Nationwide demonstrations are planned between July 29 to August 5, 2024. They could disrupt traffic and public transportation and could turn violent at any time.”
