News Update

THE Australian government has strongly advised its citizens to avoid non-essential trips to Nigeria due to ongoing security risks.

According to Channels TV, a warning from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) disclosed dangers such as terrorism, kidnapping, and possible civil unrest as key concerns.

The statement pointed out the high likelihood of terrorist attacks carried out by militant groups across the country.

These attacks may target both local and foreign interests in places like hotels, markets, transportation hubs, and public gatherings.

The advisory also cautioned against traveling to specific states, including the capital, Abuja, and many others, where security remains unstable.

The travel advisory read “Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to the volatile security situation and threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and the risk of civil unrest.

“There’s a high risk of terrorist attacks across Nigeria by various militant groups. Attacks could be indiscriminate or may target foreign interests.

“Potential targets include places where crowds gather, such as hotels, bars, restaurants, political meetings, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, sporting events, transport hubs and networks, law enforcement facilities, international organisations and camps for displaced people.

“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall, including the capital Abuja.

“Do not travel to Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Federal Capital Territory (including Abuja), Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara states.”