![]() ![]() considering a security escort if travelling in rural areas or at night-time.planning in advance how you are getting to and back from each meeting.being wary of any last-minute driver changes.having the name and phone number of the driver collecting you at the airport.Before considering travel to these areas, we advise you to take professional security advice.įor all other areas, we advise you to take additional security precautions. In the event that you encounter difficulties in the areas where the Department advises against all or all but essential travel to, the assistance that the Department of Foreign Affairs or our Embassy in Abuja may be able to provide, is likely to be extremely limited. You are advised to avoid large crowds, political rallies, demonstrations and any large public protests or gatherings. Such occurrences can often be quickly followed by localised curfews imposed by the authorities. The Middle Belt states often experience outbreaks of localised violence, linked to civil unrest, farmer-herder disputes and elections, and such outbreaks can occur at short notice. Banditry and outbreaks of inter-communal violence have occurred frequently throughout Nigeria, and particularly in the North West in recent years. Terrorist groups, including Boko Haram and ISWAP are likely to carry out kidnappings, and several foreign nationals and humanitarian workers have been targeted previously. There have been recent terrorist kidnappings, and while these have occurred mainly in northern Nigeria previously, they could now also occur elsewhere. Many kidnappings in Nigeria are commercial in nature, are often opportunistic, and can happen in any part of the country. In addition, when arranging appointments in Nigeria, ensure that the attendees are known to you and that the meeting is held in a secure location. We advise to take security precautions along the lines mentioned further below. There is a high risk of kidnapping throughout Nigeria. If you become aware of any nearby protests, leave the area immediately and monitor local media for up-to-date information. Keep up to date with local and international events and avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings. The security forces may use tear gas and/or live ammunition for crowd control. Rallies, protests, demonstrations, and riots are common and may occur at any time. Be aware that there is an ongoing threat from the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgencies, which has caused substantial loss of life over the last decade. The security situation remains uncertain in many parts of Nigeria and there is a high threat of domestic terrorism. We advise against all but essential travel to the following areas:Īll citizens present in Nigeria are encouraged to register their presence with the Embassy. The coastal and river areas of the Niger Delta states (Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River and Rivers states).We advise against all travel to the following areas: Avoid Non-Essential Travel General Travel Advice ![]()
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