The Australian government Wednesday warned its citizens to desist from travelling to Nigeria due to due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping and the recent flooding that has destroyed some parts of the country.
As seen in the travel advisory issued via its consulate website, the Australian government warned its citizens to avoid about 22 states, including the country’s capital, Abuja.
The consulate urged its citizens to research routes and get professional security advice and support before departing to Nigeria if there’s any need to be there.
The travel advisory to its citizen by the Australian government reads, “There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused by severe flooding. Essential services may be disrupted. Follow the advice of local authorities and check the media for updates.
“The potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria.
“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall, including the capital Abuja and surrounding areas, due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping, the volatile security situation, possible violent civil unrest and high levels of violent crime.
“Do not travel to Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara States.”
Giving tips on what to do if, in the aforementioned states (locations), the consulate advised that its citizens should consider leaving immediately or get professional security advice as their travel policy might be void.
