Don’t Travel To UK For Now, FG Issues Travel Alert.
By Caroline Ameh
Following recent riots that broke out in the United Kingdom (UK), targeting immigrants and people that seek asylum, Nigeria’s Federal government has issued a travel alert to Nigerians planning to visit the UK.
In a statement released by the Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eche Abu-Obe on Monday, he advised citizens to be extra vigilant and take measures by avoiding political processions and protests, rallies or marches.
The Ministry also informed Nigerian in the UK to 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.
The statement read in part, “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 is remains under review.”
