Nigeria’s Federal Government on Monday issued a travel alert to Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) following the violence in the country, advising that they should “avoid public gatherings” because of the festering riots in the country.
A statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, alerted Nigerians in UK that “the violence has assumed dangerous proportions,” insisting that they “extra vigilant” and “avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches; avoid crowded areas and large gatherings.”
For days now, England has been experiencing an eruption of anti-immigrant and far-right violence, towns and cities have been overtaken by mobs of often masked men chanting anti-immigrant slogans, attacking hotels housing asylum seekers and mosques, clashing with police and causing widespread destruction.
According to the statement by the Foreign Affairs Ministry: “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 hc@nigeriahc.org.uk, +442078391244. telephone,” the travel alert issued by the foreign affairs ministry reads in part.”
