There are currently protests against the government in various parts of Nigeria, and several people have been killed or injured in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Japanese residents in Nigeria are urged to stay away from protest marches and rallies in case of emergency. Please keep yourself updated on the latest information.
1 Currently, protests against the government are being held in various parts of the country under the title of “End Bad Government in Nigeria” and others. Although information is mixed, there have been clashes between security forces and demonstrators in various parts of Nigeria, and it appears that several people have been killed or injured as a result of police gunfire and other actions. In some areas, demonstrators have turned into mobs and looting has developed. Armed security forces are checking vehicles at checkpoints set up throughout the country, and some roads are blocked. In addition, a large number of military, police, and other security forces have been deployed in the vicinity of major government facilities to strictly check vehicles heading to the area. Domestic flights have also been affected by the protests, and some flights have been suspended.
2 In the future, it is important to be prepared for further rioting and vandalism by the protesters, and Japanese residents in Japan are requested to pay attention to the following points.
(1) Please keep up-to-date with the latest information on marches and protests through various media such as TV, newspapers, and social networking services. Please be wary of fake news, and carefully consider the authenticity of the content.
(2) If you hear gunshots, stay away from the area where you hear the noise, do not look in through windows if you are in your room, and if it is nighttime, turn off the lights in your house to ensure your safety.
(3) Since looting has already been reported in some areas, please take measures such as strictly closing your doors and increasing the number of security guards if necessary.
(4) In case of emergency, please make sure to check the emergency contact network. Considering the possibility that the Internet may be cut off, consider securing means of communication by radio or satellite phone.
(5) Always pay attention to the status of airport operations and try to keep abreast of the latest information.
3 Reference Information
Major media in Nigeria
The following is a list of major media outlets in Nigeria to assist you in gathering information. The following is a list of major media outlets in Nigeria to assist you in gathering information. These are examples of media outlets, and the Embassy does not intend to support any particular media outlet or exclude others. Since some of the media are government-affiliated and others are anti-government, please do not be biased toward any one media outlet, but rather gather information from multiple media outlets.
Government online news
Private online news
TV News
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