America Mission in Nigeria has issued a brand new safety alert to its residents within the nation because the #EndBadGovernance protests commenced throughout Nigeria yesterday even because it has cancelled all visa appointments between August 1 and 2nd.
In an announcement tagged, “Safety Dangers associated to Potential Nationwide Protests”it stated that out of an abundance of warning, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate Normal in Lagos will function with important employees solely on Thursday August 1, 2024, and on Friday August 2, 2024.
It famous that non-essential staffers are suggested to stay at residence to keep away from any disruptions that will consequence from the potential nationwide protests that proceed to be reported within the media.
The assertion stated, „Media stories point out that protesters are anticipated to start gathering at Eagles Sq. in Abuja mid to late morning. In Lagos, protests could begin as early as 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. and first areas have been recognized as Alausa Park, Freedom Park, and Peace Park.
„Further attainable protest websites in Lagos embody Nahco Bus Cease (Airport Highway), Marwa Bus Cease (Lekki-Epe Expressway), and Ikeja „Beneath the Bridge“ (Intersection of Obafemi Awolowo and Allen Avenue).
„Nonetheless, protests could happen at different occasions and areas in Abuja and Lagos, in addition to in different cities and inhabitants facilities in Nigeria over the approaching days. Based mostly on previous occurrences, protests could contain roadblocks, checkpoints, site visitors congestion, and bodily confrontations.
„There’s a threat of terror assaults in Nigeria and terrorist teams could make the most of alternatives created throughout the potential nationwide protests to conduct assaults.“
The US mission due to this fact suggested its residents in Nigeria to keep away from the areas of protest, keep away from crowds and train warning if unexpectedly within the neighborhood of huge gatherings or protests.
The residents have been additionally suggested to observe native media for updates, preserve a low profile, and confirm flight schedules with their airline, if they’ve journey plans and evaluation their private safety plans, preserve their cell telephones charged in case of emergency and carry correct identification.
„The Consular Sections of Embassy Abuja and Consulate Normal Lagos will provide decreased emergency American Citizen Companies solely. All visa appointments have been cancelled,“ the assertion stated.
