Following the ongoing public disorder in a number of cities in the United Kingdom, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Mongomery, has assured of the safety of Nigerians living in the UK.

Speaking during a meeting with the Chairman/CEO, Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja, the Envoy disclosed that 12 towns were affected by disorder. He, however, assured the Nigerian Community in the UK that his home government is doing everything possible to restore calm and norlmacy to the affected communities.

He further stated that the UK government has set up 60 special courts comprising of the Police and Legal operatives to look into the criminal disorder, while 400 persons been arrested so far.

Expressing optimism that the situation will be brought under control soon, the British Envoy emphasised that the United Kingdom is home to people of different countries and races and will remain liberal to qualified persons to live, school and work in the country.

“We will not, as a country, accept discrimination or attacks against any community,” he assured.

Mongomery, who also disclosed that about 430, 000 visa applications by Nigerians were successful this year, however advised visa applicants to apply by themselves and be circumspect of agents.

In her reaction, Abike-Dabiri said NIDCOM is in touch with the Nigerian High Commission in London, the large Diaspora Groups and Student Groups and none has reported any casuality to date.

She applauded the UK Government for their timely interventions to contain the riots, particularly the arrests made so far.

While reminding Nigerians of the travel advisory issued by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she advised Nigerians in the UK to stay safe and be law abiding.