The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for Nigeria, warning its citizens to avoid 23 states across the country due to security risks.
The latest advisory, released on Wednesday by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), stated that British nationals should steer clear of areas where conflict, crime, and unrest are common.
The update also cautioned that travelers could face arrest if found with illegal drugs while entering or transiting through Nigeria.
The states flagged in the advisory include Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, and Bauchi in the North-East; Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the North-West; and Niger, Kogi, Plateau, and Taraba in the North-Central region.
In the southern part of the country, the UK government advised against visiting the riverine areas of Abia, Delta, Bayelsa, Anambra, Rivers, and Imo states.
These places were listed due to heightened insecurity and possible danger to foreign travelers.
The FCDO urged those who still choose to travel to Nigeria to carry out thorough research before making the trip.
Travellers were also advised to get proper insurance that covers all planned activities and emergency needs, as safety cannot be guaranteed in any region.
