UK Violent Riots: Tinubu govt warns Nigerians travelling to Britain

President Bola Tinubu’s government has issued a travel advisory warning Nigerians about travelling to the United Kingdom.
Britain is facing a widespread violent protest targeting immigrants.
In a post on X by the federal ministry of foreign affairs, the Nigerian government disclosed that violence broke out in Southport, a town in England, on Tuesday over the death of three girls who had been killed last Monday in a knife attack in the Merseyside town.
“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 he@nigeriahc.org.uk/+442078391244,” said the foreign affairs ministry.
It added, “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 three girls and it has spawned an anti-immigration narrative, with particular emphasis on Muslim immigrants or persons of colour being targeted.”
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