By THE Federal Government of Nigeria has advised its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom (UK) to consider the ongoing protest in the kingdom before embarking on the journey.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, in an advisory issued on Monday, warned intending travellers that the violence occasioned by the protest has assumed a lethal dimension.
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The advisory, signed by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urges citizens to be extra vigilant and take measures such as avoiding political processions and protests, rallies or marches.
The advisory 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 he@nigeriahc.org.uk, +442078391244. telephone
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.”
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