UK ON THE BRINK: Nigeria Issues Stark Warning to Citizens as Violence Escalates

The Nigerian government has issued a stark warning to its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom, citing an increased risk of violence and disorder.

The travel alert, released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, comes in the wake of recent riots in the UK that have left a trail of destruction and chaos.

According to the release, the violence has assumed dangerous proportions, with reported attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure.

The Nigerian government is urging its citizens to exercise extreme caution and take necessary measures to ensure their safety while in the UK.

The situation in the UK has been volatile and dangerous, with far-right and extra-parliamentary groups behind the disturbances.

The unrest has been exacerbated by the tragic deaths of three young girls at a concert, which has spawned an anti-immigration narrative targeting Muslim immigrants and people of color.

Nigerian citizens are advised to avoid political processions, protests, rallies, and marches, as well as crowded areas and large gatherings.

They are also urged to remain vigilant and self-aware at all times, and to contact the High Commission with relevant information via email or phone.

The Nigerian government will continue to monitor the situation and update its citizens accordingly.

In the meantime, it is urging all citizens to exercise caution and avoid the UK until the situation improves.

The safety of Nigerian citizens is the top priority, and the government will do everything in its power to ensure their well-being.

In a statement signed by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the government’s concern for the safety of Nigerian citizens.

It’s reads in full:

“Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja

PRESS RELEASE

No: MFA/PR/2024/14

TRAVEL ALERT

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ISSUES THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL ALERT TO CITIZENS PLANNING TO VISIT THE UNITED KINGDOM.

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.

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”. the press release concluded logically.

Signed:

Amb. Eche Abu-Obe Spokesperson Ministry- of Foreign Affairs

Monday, 5th August. 2024.