The Nigerian government has cautioned its citizens who are planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to be wary of the risk of violence following the recent tragic killing of three young girls at a concert.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja on Monday and signed by its Spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, highlighted that the violence has reached “dangerous levels,” as evidenced by reported attacks on law enforcement personnel and damage to infrastructure.
Therefore, it encouraged people to be extra alert and refrain from participating in political parades and demonstrations, public gatherings or assemblies, avoid crowded places and large crowds and remain alert and conscious of their surroundings at all times.
The statement also added that there have been significant and, at times, disorderly demonstrations by far-right and other non-parliamentary groups in various parts of the UK in recent weeks.
The unfortunate deaths of the three girls have only worsened the unrest, which has now morphed into anti-immigration sentiments, specifically focusing on Muslim immigrants or people of colour.
The nation has been shocked by the dreadful stabbing incident in Southport, a peaceful seaside town located north of Liverpool. According to the police, the incident was not connected to terrorism, and the suspect is a UK-born individual.