The United Arab Emirates has allegedly suspended the issuance of visas to Nigerians after cult clashes between rival Eiye and Aiye groups erupted in Sharjah.
Though an official statement is yet to be released by the Emirati government, multiple travel agencies and residents in Dubai have confirmed the development.
It was gathered that curfew has been imposed for all male Africans living in the region from 10.00pm.
Last week, a video made the rounds on social media showing a group of men with machetes yelling in an apartment parking lot, chasing one another and damaging public properties.
The police in a statement on July 21, said the suspects are of African origin and warned residents against engaging in violence.
Dubai Police then announced that they have “arrested a group of people, who were engaged in a heated argument in their residence at late hours”.
The police further stated, “The group of African people appeared in a viral video on social media platforms while fighting in a public place and damaging properties,”
Reportedly, a criminal case has been registered against the suspects and they will be referred to the public prosecution for further action.
