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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Federal Government has issued travel alert to Nigerians planning to visit the United Kingdom (UK).
The advisory, issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, urged Nigerians visiting UK to be vigilant and self aware at all times.
“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,” Abu-Obe said.
To this end, citizens are advised to be extra vigilant and take measures as follows:
Avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches
1. Avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches
2. Avoid crowded areas and large gatherings
3. Be vigilant and self aware at all times
4. Contact the High Commission with a view to passing information that could be of interest via e-mail and telephone [email protected], +442078391244.
According to the advisory, 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,” Abu-Obe added.
