UK Gives Update, Warns Citizens Against Travelling To 22 States In Nigeria (Full List)

The United Kingdom has warned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria due to the prevalence of insecurity in such places.

A press release on Monday by the British High Commission, Abuja specifically highlighted twenty-two states UK citizens should avoid in Nigeria except for essential reasons.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the UK disclosed that it no longer advises against travel to the federal capital territory (FCT) in Nigeria but the risk of a terror attack remains.

It then went further to list 22 states that should be avoided over growing security concerns in such places.

The statement identified 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.

Others are Borno State, Yobe State, Adamawa State, Gombe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara state, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State, and Cross River State.

It added that the situation in Nigeria would constantly be reviewed and information made available to its nationals so they can make better-informed decisions about international travel and plan for a trouble-free trip.

The statement from the UK High Commission reads: “FCDO travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. There continues to be a number of states in Nigeria where we advise British Nationals against all but essential travel.

“These 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.

“We also advise against all travel to: Borno State, Yobe State, Adamawa State, Gombe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara state, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State.

“The UK keeps its travel advice under regular review and in making these assessments, and uses information from a wide range of sources.

“The travel advice is constantly reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria.”