The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a travel advisory warning British citizens against traveling to 21 states in Nigeria due to escalating insecurity, terrorism, and violent crime.
The advisory, updated October 21, cites increasing kidnappings, intercommunal violence, and terrorist threats, particularly from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa.
The FCDO advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and Gombe states in the northeast, citing regular military operations and retaliatory attacks.
In the northwest, Katsina and Zamfara states are flagged due to banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks. Essential travel only is advised for Bauchi, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Sokoto states.
In Abuja, the capital city, violent crime and protests are concerns, with British staff restricted to central areas.
The southeast and south-south regions are also affected by secessionist groups and militant activity, with warnings against travel to riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
Additional risks highlighted include financial scams, “miracle babies” scams, methanol-laced alcohol, and rip tides at beaches.
The FCDO urges British nationals to exercise extreme caution, review safety measures, and have contingency plans in place ¹
