Law & JusticeNational SecurityNewsThe United Arab Emirates Imposes Visa Restrictions on Nigerians

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Following cult clashes between rival groups Eiye and Aiye which erupted in Sharjah, part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) allegedly perpetrated by Nigerians, authorities of the country have reportedly imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians.

The decision by the UAE was allegedly predicated on a video that went viral last week, where a group of men with machetes were yelling in an apartment parking lot, chasing one other, and damaging public property.

In a statement on July 21st, 2022 by the Police, the suspects are of African origin and warned residents against engaging in violence.

The police said a criminal case has been registered against the suspects and they will be referred to the public prosecution for further action.

The statement read in part: “The Dubai Police has arrested a group of people, who were engaged in a heated argument in their residence at late hours). The group of African people appeared in a viral video on social media platforms while fighting in a public place and damaging properties”.

Multiple travel agencies and residents in Dubai have confirmed the development, but there is no official statement made to this effect by the UAE Government.

The UAE Embassy in Abuja has not responded to questions sent to them over the development.

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)

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