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The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.”

Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”.

It advised its citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due to terrorism and kidnapping; Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states due to kidnapping; Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to crime, kidnapping, and armed gangs.

It further noted that “violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country.”

It said: “Kidnappings for ransom occur frequently, often targeting dual national citizens who have returned to Nigeria for a visit, as well as U.S. citizens with perceived wealth. Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads.

“Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather.

“Terrorists are known to work with local gangs to expand their reach.

“There are civil unrest and armed gangs in parts of Southern Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed criminality and gangs, including kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services, are also pervasive in this region.

“Violence can flare up between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.

“The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.”


‘Keep low profile’
It, however, advised citizens who still choose to travel to Nigeria to: “Carry proper identification, including a U.S. port with a current Nigerian visa, if needed.

“Use caution when walking or driving at night; keep a low profile; Review travel routes and times to vary your predictability; Do not physically resist any robbery attempt; Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.

“Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans; Be aware of your surroundings; Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners; Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings; Review your personal security plans.

“Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. Establish a “proof of life” protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).”

Regarding Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and Northern Adamawa states, the US insisted that the security situation in the states was “fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal violence, and kidnapping. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.”

It said, “Terrorist groups based in the Northeast routinely target humanitarian camps, security forces, churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and road .

As for Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt), the US said crime “is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping, violent civil unrest, and armed gangs.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/travel-advisory-us-warns-citizens-not-to-visit-enugu-imo-borno-15-others/

Tell the US that their advice is needed in Ukraine

All northern states was included


But you chose to start with SE states on your caption


Make una continue

I no name una na south easterners I blame wey leave their region pack go Lagos

While their regions turn to grave yards

Abakaliki Ebonyi state is the only South East State USA didnt tell citizens not to visit.

Abakaliki Ebonyi State is safe for living and business.

Ebonyi to the world!

Yousef know say Ukraine is far and far more better than Nigeria

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Tell the US that their advice is needed in Ukraine

The kidnappings happening around Niger state and it's Abuja environs are becoming alarming. Suleja now records high profile kidnappings on a weekly basis

Ebubu:
Abakaliki Ebonyi state is the only South East State USA didnt tell citizens not to visit.

Abakaliki Ebonyi State is safe for living and business.

Ebonyi to the world!

This is the most important

Investment destination

If half of the country you govern is under travel warning, how do we explain it?

Old news being recycled.

ogododo:
The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.”

Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday, the US noted that some areas “have increased risk”.

It advised its citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa states due to terrorism and kidnapping; Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states due to kidnapping; Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to crime, kidnapping, and armed gangs.

It further noted that “violent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country.”

It said: “Kidnappings for ransom occur frequently, often targeting dual national citizens who have returned to Nigeria for a visit, as well as U.S. citizens with perceived wealth. Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads.

“Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather.

“Terrorists are known to work with local gangs to expand their reach.

“There are civil unrest and armed gangs in parts of Southern Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed criminality and gangs, including kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services, are also pervasive in this region.

“Violence can flare up between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.

“The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.”


‘Keep low profile’
It, however, advised citizens who still choose to travel to Nigeria to: “Carry proper identification, including a U.S. port with a current Nigerian visa, if needed.

“Use caution when walking or driving at night; keep a low profile; Review travel routes and times to vary your predictability; Do not physically resist any robbery attempt; Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.

“Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans; Be aware of your surroundings; Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners; Avoid demonstrations and large political gatherings; Review your personal security plans.

“Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. Establish a “proof of life” protocol with your loved ones, so that if you are taken hostage, your loved ones know specific questions (and answers) to ask the hostage-takers to be sure that you are alive (and to rule out a hoax).”

Regarding Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and Northern Adamawa states, the US insisted that the security situation in the states was “fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal violence, and kidnapping. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.”

It said, “Terrorist groups based in the Northeast routinely target humanitarian camps, security forces, churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and road .

As for Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt), the US said crime “is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping, violent civil unrest, and armed gangs.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/travel-advisory-us-warns-citizens-not-to-visit-enugu-imo-borno-15-others/

Tinubu UNGA appeal in the mud or so. How can investors stay in unsafe environments.

The funny thing?

This advice is not only for US nationals. As a Nigerian, unless it's very important, avoid these locations.

The government is seriously investing in insecurity and lawlessness. They feed off the fear of Nigerians, so they will do anything to keep the country in chains.

Good

Okay

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Sigh... How come no one ever issues traveling advisory to people visiting or relocating to a nation with the highest gun-related and violent killings on earth?!!


I mean... The facts don't lie...!

A nation not at war or battling insurgency shouldn't have such ridiculous death numbers.

The hypocrisy of it all is unnerving.

Una dey mad.

Who supplies the guns and bullets

The whole of Us is a crime scene so nobody should tell us where and where to travel.

ogododo:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/travel-advisory-us-warns-citizens-not-to-visit-enugu-imo-borno-15-others/

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Nbote:
The kidnappings happening around Niger state and it's Abuja environs are becoming alarming. Suleja now records high profile kidnappings on a weekly basis

Nawa o

Taylor92:
All northern states was included

But you chose to start with SE states on your caption

Make una continue

I no name una na south easterners I blame wey leave their region pack go Lagos

You are always free to return home with your Polythene bag. Lagos is too congested.

Na this same ozuo dey always claim Rivers state

Bursted

ogododo:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/travel-advisory-us-warns-citizens-not-to-visit-enugu-imo-borno-15-others/

We don't witness mass shootings in Nigeria.
But in US mass shootings is like almost everyday and yet Nigeria have never issued travel advisory .
It's unfortunate that Nigerians take US useless travel advisory serious. US is a big crime riddled country and have more gun violence related deaths that Nigeria.
And mind you they're not fighting internal war but they have higher death numbers as a result of gun violence.
US will be the one telling you where to visit in your country? Tuehhhh!!!

.confam. OBI IPOB ARE TERRORISTS

whytediamond:

.Why are u happy and ?

Same white people that rated Lagos the most dangerous place to live on earth

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Tell the US that their advice is needed in Ukraine

learn to read and comprehend.. They are advising their citizens not Nigeria

Nigeria should also start advising its citizens not to visit US and places where there are mass shootings

Taylor92:
All northern states was included


But you chose to start with SE states on your caption


Make una continue

I no name una na south easterners I blame wey leave their region pack go Lagos

It doesn't matter. The most important message is, the activities in south east were not considered acts of terrorism. That's why ekpa and kanu can't be convicted of such crimes any where in the world.

The world knows the real terrorists

Bestmanfornow:

This is the most important

Investment destination

But it's still the most unsafe place in this image.

Taylor92:
All northern states was included


But you chose to start with SE states on your caption


Make una continue

I no name una na south easterners I blame wey leave their region pack go Lagos

Capital slowpoke
Post your own and start with Abia