According to the latest Foreign Travel Advice published on GOV.UK and sighted on Sunday, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned that insecurity “is increasing across Nigeria,” with incidents of kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occurring in all regions.
The advisory urged British nationals in Nigeria to remain extremely cautious, review their safety measures, and have contingency plans in place.
The FCDO specifically advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara States, citing a “high and increasing threat” from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), especially near transport hubs, religious centers, and crowded areas. It further warned that terrorists and criminal groups may target humanitarian workers, vehicles, and facilities.
The statement also discouraged all but essential travel to Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, and Taraba States, as well as the outer suburbs of Abuja within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Violent crime, often involving firearms, has increased and spread from the outskirts of Abuja to more central and affluent areas,” the advisory noted. “British Government staff in Nigeria have been directed to limit their movements to within the Abuja metropolitan area.”
The FCDO also warned of potential unrest in the capital:
“There are occasional protests in Abuja that can turn violent. Citizens should monitor local news, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and follow instructions from security authorities.”
The advisory painted a particularly concerning picture of Nigeria’s North-East region, where ongoing military operations in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States continue, with the risk of retaliatory attacks remaining high.
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid several parts of Nigeria due to escalating insecurity, including terrorism, violent crime, kidnappings, and communal clashes.
According to the latest Foreign Travel Advice published on GOV.UK and sighted on Sunday, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned that insecurity “is increasing across Nigeria,” with incidents of kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occurring in all regions.
The advisory urged British nationals in Nigeria to remain extremely cautious, review their safety measures, and have contingency plans in place.
The FCDO specifically advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara States, citing a “high and increasing threat” from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), especially near transport hubs, religious centers, and crowded areas. It further warned that terrorists and criminal groups may target humanitarian workers, vehicles, and facilities.
The statement also discouraged all but essential travel to Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, and Taraba States, as well as the outer suburbs of Abuja within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“Violent crime, often involving firearms, has increased and spread from the outskirts of Abuja to more central and affluent areas,” the advisory noted. “British Government staff in Nigeria have been directed to limit their movements to within the Abuja metropolitan area.”
The FCDO also warned of potential unrest in the capital:
“There are occasional protests in Abuja that can turn violent. Citizens should monitor local news, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and follow instructions from security authorities.”
The advisory painted a particularly concerning picture of Nigeria’s North-East region, where ongoing military operations in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States continue, with the risk of retaliatory attacks remaining high.
