Nigeria government on Monday, 5 August 2024 warned Nigerians visiting the United Kingdom on the need to be extra careful.
The travel advisory followed the outbreak of violence riots in the UK.
The FG urged Nigerians in the UK to avoid crowded areas and also political processions.
According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe the advisory became necessary following an increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots in the UK.
Abu-Obe however said the advisory will be reviewed as the occasion demands.
The statement which is titled Travel alert the Federal Republic of Nigeria issues the following travel alert to citizens planning tonvisit the United Kingdom 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 hc@nigeriahc.org.uk, +442078391244.
“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.”
