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Reactions have followed the Federal Government’s warning to Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom amid the violent protests occasioned by the recent killing of three girls in London.
The violent protests erupted after some UK citizens claimed that the suspect behind the dastardly act was an asylum seeker in the United Kingdom.
Although this claim had been reported to be false, by some foreign media, attackers continued their violence against law enforcers, among others, in the country.
In reaction to this development, a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has assumed “dangerous proportions,” advising citizens willing to travel to the UK to be extra vigilant by avoiding political processions, protests, rallies, or marches, avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings, and being vigilant and self-aware at all times.
Reacting to the advisory, an X user with the handle, @anyachoetan posted, “A tumultuous UK is better than a peaceful Nigeria.”
Another handler, Oladina said, “That isn’t very good. But let me warn you, anywhere is better than Nigeria now. Hunger is not a thing to toy with. A hungry man can’t hear anything, especially when angry.”
A traveller, Lateefat Oredimeji, told our correspondent that the Nigerian government’s advisory would not stop her from leaving the country in a week.
“A country that made me spend seven years in university instead of four years is advising me against violence. Is Nigeria not at war against me as we speak? The country is currently attacking my mental health, they should rather allow me to choose my battle. Latest by a week, I must leave Nigeria,” Oredimeji stated.
However, an Ogun indigene, Ola Ademola, commended the government for the advisory.
“This shows responsibility on the part of our government, although Nigeria is challenged at the moment, for me, this advisory showed that the government still cares about the citizens.”
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