{"id":612,"date":"2023-02-20T14:17:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=612"},"modified":"2023-02-20T14:17:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T14:17:30","slug":"elections-us-warns-citizens-in-nigeria-to-be-security-conscious-avoid-crowds-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2023\/02\/20\/elections-us-warns-citizens-in-nigeria-to-be-security-conscious-avoid-crowds-protests\/","title":{"rendered":"Elections: US Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Be Security Conscious, Avoid Crowds, Protests"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahead of Saturday\u2019s election and the March 11 Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly Elections, the United States of America (USA) has advised its citizens in Nigeria to be security conscious and avoid crowd and protest.<\/span><\/p>\n

This was contained in a safety advisory issued by the US Embassy in Nigeria where it advised its citizens to avoid large gathering and protests before, during and after the elections slated to commence from Saturday, February 25.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a safety advisory posted on its website, the embassy advised its citizens to avoid political rallies as \u201cthey can turn violent with little or no notice\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

The update, titled \u201cSecurity Alert \u2013 Possible Protests Leading to Elections and Restricted Movements on Election Days\u201d also told US citizens to have three days of food and water at home in case movement restrictions are extended beyond election days.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNigerian national elections are scheduled for February 25, 2023, and gubernatorial elections are scheduled for March 11, 2023. The government of Nigeria will restrict the movement of all personal vehicles on election days across the country. Information from the Government of Nigeria indicates that only law enforcement personnel and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)-accredited election observers will be allowed to move freely along the roads,\u201d the update reads.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBased on past election practice, we anticipate personal vehicles will be blocked from any and all attempted road movement from 00:00 until 18:00 February 25 and 00:00 until 18:00 March 11. Please be advised that movement restrictions may be extended at any time. Be alert to the government of Nigeria information about the restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cRallies and demonstrations are commonplace before and after elections. U.S. citizens should avoid any of these types of events, as they can turn violent with little or no notice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cActions to take: have three days of food and water in your residence in case movement restrictions are extended beyond election day, have a pre-packed bag that contains your travel documents, medications, toiletries, cash, and clothes in case you need to relocate from your residence, avoid large crowds, be aware of your surroundings, keep a low profile and carry proper identification.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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