Ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, the United States Embassy in the country has issued a warning to its citizens to be careful as the results of the poll may cause violence.
The Embassy warned that there may be possible violent protests in the aftermath of Nigeria’s elections scheduled on February 25 and March 11.
According to the Embassy, as it was usually practiced during past elections, restricted movements should be expected to be imposed nationwide on the days of the elections.
In a notice on its website titled ‘Security Alert – Possible Protests Leading to Elections and Restricted Movements on Election Days’, the Embassy advised its nationals to avoid rallies, warning they can turn violent with little or no notice.
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The notice read partly: “The Government of Nigeria will restrict the movement of all personal vehicles on election days across the country,” adding that: “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.
“Based 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’s information about the restrictions.”
In the notice, the Embassy also stated the things necessary to prepare for a possible breakdown of law, which include: three days of water and food at home in case movement restrictions extend beyond election days.