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UK Closes Visa Application Centres In Nigeria Over Soldiers Killings Of Protesters

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 12: Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks at the vote declaration for his Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency on December 12, 2019 in Uxbridge, England. Exit polls predicted the Prime Minister, who has held the Uxbridge and South Ruislip seat since 2015, will emerge from this general election with a governing majority, his aim when he called the first UK winter election for nearly a century. Election results from across the country are being counted overnight and an overall result is expected in the early hours of Friday morning. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Due to the killing of several harmless protesters by the Nigerian soldiers, the United Kingdom on Wednesday has shut down its visa application centres in Nigeria.

Speaking in a statement via its website,  the UK authorities: “Due to the ongoing protest in Nigeria and for the safety of both staff and applicants, our Nigeria centres will be closed for 48 hours at a minimum.

“For applicants with booked appointments within this period, please you will need to reschedule your appointment for next week, from 26th October 2020.

“We will continue to post regular updates on this page, so please keep checking back for the latest information on reopening.

“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.”

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