{"id":82089,"date":"2021-06-11T18:29:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T17:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=82089"},"modified":"2021-06-11T18:29:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T17:29:07","slug":"avoid-june-12-protests-us-advises-citizens-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/avoid-june-12-protests-us-advises-citizens-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoid June 12 protests, US advises citizens in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Mission to Nigeria has advised its citizens in the country to avoid the June 12, 2021 protests which will take place on Saturday in several parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The US said this in an advisory on Friday titled, \u2018Demonstration Alert: US Mission Nigeria (June 11, 2021) \u2013 Nationwide Protests on Democracy Day.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>It said it is likely that the protests will take place at the Unity Fountain, Abuja; and Lekki tollgate plaza, and Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>The embassy advised American citizens to keep a low profile and avoid the areas where the protests will hold.<\/p>\n<p>The advisory read in part, \u201cSeveral groups have announced their intentions to protest nationwide on June 12, Democracy Day. Police presence and response can be expected nationwide, including in Abuja where government events are scheduled to celebrate the national holiday, and in Lagos where simultaneous protests are planned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe likely locations for the protests in Abuja will be at Unity Fountain (Hilton Hotel area), Wuse, Berger Roundabout, Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Airport Road, and British Circle. In Lagos, the likely locations for protests will be Lekki Toll Gate and Gani Fawehinmi Park. Calls for the protests suggest they may begin as early as 7 am.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cActions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Monitor local media for updates. 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