UK Warns Citizens Against Travelling To Some States In Nigeria (Full List)

The British Government has cautioned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria citing increased levels of kidnapping and terrorism.

In a travel advisory issued on Thursday, the UK government asked its nationals against travelling to the FCT and 14 other states in the country.

The UK government said the identified states in Nigeria have high risks of terrorism and kidnapping, warning its citizens to stay clear of such places.

It also urged its nationals living in these states to stay alert, avoid non-essential travel within the city, and follow the local news and the advice of security authorities.

Specifically, the UK government warned its citizens to avoid the following states: FCT, Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, Kebbi, Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers.

The British authorities said the travel advice will constantly be reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria.

The advisory reads: “FCDO has updated its travel advice on 26 October to British nationals. The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja.

‘’The updated advice outlines that there is an increased threat of terrorist attack in Abuja. British nationals are advised to stay alert, avoid non-essential travel within the city, and follow the local news and the advice of security authorities.

“The British High Commission remains open for essential services. The travel advice will constantly be reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria. FCDO travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad.

“Other states in Nigeria where we advise against all but essential travel include Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states.’’