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The US Embassy in Nigeria has announced closure of its consulate in Lagos following violent clashes in many parts of the country.
The United States embassy and consulate in Nigeria, has announced
The embassy says in a statement that it will shut down its consulate in Lagos State for two days with effect from Tuesday, October 20, 2020, due to the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protest which has started turning violent with the destruction of properties and loss of lives.
The statement reads, “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become violent and have shut down major thoroughfares and bridges. Some police stations have been targeted. Lagos State closed all schools indefinitely as of October 19 due to protests and implemented a 24-hour curfew starting at 4:00 p.m. on October 20. Consulate General Lagos is closed for the rest of today and tomorrow.’’
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