NiDCOM warns Nigerians In Kenya to avoid violent protests
Following several instances of violence by government actors during demonstrations in Kenya over tax increases, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has advised Nigerians in Kenya to exercise caution amidst the ongoing protests.
On Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa stated that the Nigerian Embassy in Kenya has been actively reaching out to various communities to ensure the safety and well-being of Nigerian nationals, particularly students.
This response came after Dr. Olukemi Olunloyo, a self-acclaimed activist, commented on X, challenging Dabiri-Erewa and claiming that the Nigerian embassy had not issued any warnings to Nigerian citizens regarding the protests, during which eight protesters were shot dead by the Kenyan police.
“The Kenyan government has ordered a shoot at sight and our youths in Kenya in particular have been advised to be cautious and careful. No Nigerian casualty at the moment and we pray for none,” Dabiri-Erewa said.
An official from the Kenya Medical Association confirmed that 13 protesters were killed on Tuesday after police opened fire during ongoing protests against tax increases. Kenyan Defence Minister Aden Bare Duale stated that the army had been deployed to support the police in addressing the “security emergency.”
