As the on going civil unrest expands in the United Kingdom, the Federal Government has warned Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the UK, of violence risk occasioned by the killing of three young girls at a concert.
A release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Monday, and endorsed by Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, points out that the violence has assumed “dangerous proportions” with reported attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure.
The release therefore enjoins citizens to be extra vigilant and take measures by avoiding political processions and protests, rallies or marches, crowded areas and large gatherings, and being vigilant and self-aware at all times
Recall, demonstrations by far-right and other extra-parliamentary groups in parts of the UK in recent weeks were aggravated by the unfortunate deaths of the three girls, spawning an anti-immigration narrative, with particular emphasis on Muslim immigrants or persons of colour being targeted.
The horrific stabbing incident in Southport, a quiet seaside town north of Liverpool, which also saw the wounding of five other girls has shocked the nation and Police have said it was not linked to terrorism as the suspect was born in the UK.
