The Nigerian Government on Monday issued a travel alert to citizens residing and those traveling to the United Kingdom amidst the ongoing riots in the country.
The advisory was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, pointing out the risk of increased violence over the recent riots in the UK.
The statement urged the citizens to be extra vigilant.
LEADERSHIP understands that anti-immigrant and far-right violence erupted in England, the likes of which have not been experienced in years.
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.
The statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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 [email protected], +442078391244. telephone.”
Nigerians are to avoid political processions, protests, rallies, marches, crowded areas and large gatherings.
The travel alert comes in the wake of rioters in the UK breaking into hotels sheltering asylum seekers on Sunday as the nation deals with its worst unrest in recent times.
On Sunday, the protesters vandalised and torched two Holiday Inns in northern England.
One of the buildings set ablaze was in Tamworth, which a local politician had previously criticised for housing asylum seekers, and another in Rotherham.
