The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued 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.
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains that the violence has assumed dangerous proportions as evidenced by reported attacks on Law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure.
It advises citizens to be extra vigilant and
avoid political processions and protests, rallies or marches.
The statement urges Nigerians 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.
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.
The 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.
