The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens
against visiting its consulate office at Walter Carrington Crescent in Victoria
Island, Lagos, over a planned protest against the killing of George Floyd.
Floyd, an African-American man, was killed on Monday by a
Minneapolis police officer. Video clips of the incident on the internet showed
where a white police officer was kneeling on his neck for nearly 10 minutes.
The incident sparked off protests, some of which led to
looting and vandalism of shops, across the US. As a result of this, the US
government imposed a curfew on over 25 states in the country.
The US authorities also announced investigations into the
death of the deceased and that four police officers involved in the incident
have been sacked.
Some Nigerians, on Tuesday, protested against the murder of
Floyd at the US embassy in Abuja, calling for an end to racial discrimination
and injustice.
In an alert published on its website, the US embassy advised
its citizens to be aware of their surroundings and avoid areas surrounding the
US consulate office building.
“The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos has received reports
that demonstrators plan to gather in front of the Consulate on Wednesday, June
03, 2020 to protest current events in the United States,” the alert read.
“Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn
confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.
“Avoid the areas of Walter Carrington Crescent, the U.S.
Consulate General office building, and surrounding areas. Avoid demonstrations
and large crowds.
“Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for
updates. Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current
Nigerian visa. Review your personal security plans. Wear a mask when in public
spaces to protect yourself and others from the spread of the COVID-19 virus.”
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