You may lose your belongings – FG tells Nigerians travelling abroad

Nigerians travelling to Europe and the United States of America have been advised, by the Ministry of Information and Culture, to be wary of their belongings

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture handed out the advice on Monday, November 28, 2022, during the ‘PMB Administration Scorecard 2015-2023 Series’.

What this is all about: The series, launched in October, is to showcase the achievements of the Buhari Administration.

Back to the news: He said it has come to the attention of the government that Nigerian travellers to the US and countries in Europe “are having their belongings, especially money and international passports, stolen at an increasingly high rate."

What victims experienced: The minister revealed that the most recent victims of this scenario are Nigerians travelling to Europe, especially the United Kingdom.

These victims, according to the Federal Government, were dispossessed of their money, passports and other valuables at high-brow shops, particularly in the high street of Oxford.

The government said many Nigerians have also been victims of theft of money and passports in the US and the United Kingdom.

What Nigerians should do: “We have therefore decided to advise Nigerians travelling to Europe and the United States to take extra precautions to avoid being dispossessed of their belongings."

The Disclaimer: He, however, added swiftly that this information is merely a piece of advice to citizens who may be planning a visit to the US or Europe and not a travel restriction.

“This is not your typical travel advisory. Issuing such is the prerogative of our embassies/high commissions as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

The minister said the advisory was necessary to protect Nigerians travelling to the US and Europe.