By John Ikani
The United Kingdom (UK) government has warned its citizens to avoid travelling to 12 states in Nigeria in addition to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over high level of insecurity.
The warning was contained in a press release by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK government titled, “Updated Foreign Commonwealth Development Office Travel Advice to British Nationals Traveling to the FCT.”
According to the statement: “FCDO travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. There continues to be a number of states in Nigeria where we advise British Nationals against all but essential travel. These include: Borno State, Yobe State, Adamawa State, Gombe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara state, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State.”
It added that the UK keeps its Travel Advice under regular review and in making these assessments, and uses information from a wide range of sources. The travel advice is constantly reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria.
“Although the FCDO Travel Advice no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, it makes clear that some risks remain. British Nationals should read the Travel Advice before travelling,” the statement said.
