The US has warned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has warned its citizens against travelling to Nigeria citing increased levels of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime.
The American government also warned of possible attacks by terrorists, adding that the attacks may come with little or no warning.
It added that America has limited ability to provide emergency services due to the security situation in Nigeria.
The US government in a travel advisory/security warning issued on Tuesday further identified some specific states in Nigeria with high risks of terrorism and kidnapping, warning its citizens to stay clear of such places.
The statement said armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, banditry, and rape have become common criminal activities in Nigeria.
Specifically, the US government warned its citizens to avoid the following states: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa (northern part), Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara.
Other states listed are Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt).
The states were listed as ‘Level 4’ risks with a clear warning of ‘do not travel’ as seen on the website of the US government.
Some of the crimes said to be prevalent in the states are terrorism and kidnapping as well as maritime crime.
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