![]() ![]() The FCDO advise against all but essential travel to: Kano State, Jigawa State, and Sokoto State and within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State.īanditry and violent attacks are frequent in the region and there is a high threat of kidnap. The FCDO advise against all travel to Kaduna State, Katsina State, and Zamfara State. You should monitor local media, avoid any demonstrations or large gatherings and follow any instructions from local police and security forces. There are regular protests in Abuja, which have the potential to turn violent. You should be cautious and vigilant when travelling in the Federal Capital Territory, take advice from trusted contacts, and be prepared to cancel or curtail your plans. ![]() The risk is present across the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja, and particularly in the border areas of the Federal Capital Territory. For information on terrorism, see Terrorism page Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) has claimed responsibility for attacks, including an attack on Kuje Prison in the Federal Capital during which an unknown number of prisoners escaped, including suspected terrorists. The risk of terrorism in Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory area has increased in 2022. Violent crime, often involving firearms, has also increased in recent months and has spread from the outer suburbs to more central and wealthier areas of the city. The outer suburbs of Abuja, within the Federal Capital Territory can be prone to varying levels of violence, and the safety of daily activity is unpredictable. ![]() The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Niger, Kogi, and Plateau States due to criminal and militant activity and incidents of inter-communal violence. North Central and the Federal Capital Territory, including Abuja You should be alert to local government announcements and media reporting. Although foreign nationals are not normally targeted, there is a risk you could be caught in an attack. Secessionist groups are active in the South East and attacks and violent clashes often occur with the military and other security forces. Travellers to these regions are advised to exercise caution if travelling in remote areas at night and follow local news and information outlets for further information, including on local curfews. There is also a heightened risk of indiscriminate attacks on police and security infrastructure, which may inadvertently affect bystanders. Some of these attacks have been on isolated roads and in remote locations, but there is a chance that they could occur in metropolitan areas. There have been a number of attacks and targeted killings in the South East and South South regions of Nigeria. There’s a high risk of armed robbery, criminality and criminal kidnap in the Niger Delta region. Militant groups are active across the Niger Delta region and have carried out a number of attacks on oil and gas infrastructure. This follows an attack on a US diplomatic convoy on. The FCDO advise against all but essential travel to Abia State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States and now also to Anambra State in the Ogbaru area, close to Delta state. The FCDO advise against all travel to the riverine areas (ie the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. You should be vigilant at all times and take into account any security advice given by your hotel, employer or your hosts. Whilst these attacks have not targeted foreign nationals, caution should be exercised to avoid being caught up in such incidents. Large scale attacks are rare in the region but Islamic State West Africa has claimed two attacks in 2022, see terrorism for further detail. Violent crime such as mugging, kidnapping, car-jacking and armed robberies are common, particularly in the larger cities. Refer to local travel below for FCDO guidance in the region you are travelling or working in. Other threats, such as terrorism and militant groups, are heightened in specific regions. Kidnapping, violent crime, and inter-communal violence occurs throughout all regions of Nigeria. While most visits for British nationals are trouble-free, insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. ![]()
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