The United States has warned travellers to Nigeria,
especially US citizens, to reconsider their trip as kidnappers now target
citizens with dual nationalities.
The US State Department’s Nigeria Travel Advisory dated
January 4, 2022, noted that US citizens with perceived wealth are also targets
for kidnappers.
The advisory also stated listed some states US citizens
should not travel to or stay vigilant when visiting adding that “Violent crime
such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage-taking,
banditry, and rape is common throughout the country.
“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.”
The US warned citizens against travelling to Borno, Yobe,
and Northern Adamawa states because “The security situation in these states is
fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal
violence, and kidnapping. Security operations to counter these threats may
occur without warning.
“Terrorist groups based in the Northeast routinely target
humanitarian camps, security forces, churches, schools, mosques, government
installations, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and road
travellers.”
It added that travel to Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano,
Katsina, and Zamfara states should be reconsidered due to roadside banditry and
unexpected counter-attacks from security agencies.
“The security
situation in these states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread
inter-communal violence and armed criminality, especially kidnapping and
roadside banditry. Security operations to counter these threats may occur
without warning,” the advisory warned.
The US also warned that the danger is not restricted to the
northern part of the country listing coastal areas such as Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa,
Cross River, Delta, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) as
places US citizens should avoid travelling to.
“Crime is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is
a heightened risk of kidnapping and maritime crime, especially in the Gulf of
Guinea. Violent civil unrest and armed militancy persist in these areas,” the
advisory added.
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