Riots: British Envoy Assures Safety Of Nigerians In UK

Dr. Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, gave this assurance during a meeting with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in Abuja. According to a statement from the NiDCOM spokesman, Gabriel Odu, a total of 12 British towns were affected by the disorder. Nevertheless, the British envoy to Nigeria, Dr. Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, assured the Nigerian Community in the UK that the Government was doing everything possible to restore calm and normalcy to the affected communities Police and legal officials in the UK will investigate the criminal disturbance.

The envoy expressed hope that the UK system will resolve the issue quickly, noting that over 400 people have been arrested thus far in relation to the disruption.

He emphasized that the UK is home to people of many nationalities and ethnicities and will continue to allow competent individuals to reside, attend school, and find employment.

Montgomery emphasized that the UK would pursue legal action against people who use online platforms to spread misinformation and encourage hatred.

"We will not, as a country, accept discrimination or attacks against any community," declared the High Commissioner.

He added that over 430,000 Nigerians have successfully applied for visas this year, and he advised anyone who wanted to do the same to apply by themselves and be circumspect of agents.

For her part, the NiDCOM boss acknowledged that no Nigerian has died or affected by the unrest in the UK so far.

Hon Dabiri-Erewa stressed that NiDCOM is in touch with the Nigerian High Commission in London, the Diaspora and student groups and none have reported any casualty to date.

She applauded the UK Government for its timely interventions, particularly the arrests made so far.

She reminded Nigerians of the travel advisory from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advised them to stay safe and remain vigilant about their surroundings, especially during this period.

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