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#EndSARS: U.S. closes Embassy in Lagos, warns citizens to avoid ‘areas of protests’

THE United States Government has closed its embassy in Lagos for two days over spreading violence associated with the #EndSARS protests.

The US has also warned its citizens in the country to “avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.” 

The text os the tweets reads:

“Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos,” the U.S. said through its official Twitter handle @USinNigeria this evening. 

“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.

“We continue to urge all U.S. citizens to avoid areas around protests and demonstrations and to check local media for updates and traffic advisories. Continue to be vigilant and avoid areas affected by the protests.”

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