The notice, dated August 6, also warned U.S. citizens traveling to Nigeria due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Reconsider your trip to Nigeria due to COVID-19. Some spaces are more at risk,” he noted.
Terrorism, civil unrest, kidnappings and maritime crimes are the situations that require security and are indicated in the notice.
In a “Summary of the Country,” U.S. citizens were warned not to travel to the states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa due to terrorism.
The states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe were also asked about kidnapping.
Other indexed states include Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt) due to civil unrest, kidnapping and maritime crimes.
“Not to the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe. The security scenario in northwest and northeastern Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable, i.e. in previously indexed states due to widespread inter-community violence and abductions.
“Terrorist teams in the Northeast target churches, schools, mosques, government facilities, educational establishments and entertainment venues. Nearly two million Nigerians have been displaced by violence in northeastern Nigeria.
“Do not move to coastal spaces in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta and Rivers (with the exception of Port Harcourt). Crime is endemic in southern Nigeria and the threat of kidnapping and maritime crime increases. With violent civil unrest and attacks on expatriate oil and covenant workers,” he reads.
Summarizing the security scenario in Nigeria, he added: “Violent crimes, such as armed robberies, assaults, vehicle theft, kidnappings and rapes, are not unusual in the country. Use excessive caution across the country due to the risk of indiscriminate violence.
“Terrorists continue to plot and provoke attacks in Nigeria in the northeast. Terrorists can attack with little or no warning, targeting grocery malls, grocery malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government facilities, transportation centers and other places where crowds gather.
“Sporadic violence between agricultural and livestock communities in rural areas. There are maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.
He also warned that “the U.S. government has limited capacity to provide emergency facilities to U.S. citizens in many parts of Nigeria due to security conditions.”
He has indexed more than 12 checklists for U.S. citizens traveling to Nigeria.
Precautions include “carrying proper identification” and adding a U.S. passport with an ongoing Nigerian visa if necessary.
“Be careful when walking or driving at night. Check itineraries and schedules to vary their predictability.
“Don’t try to steal physically. Be incredibly attentive when visiting banks or ATMs.
“Look at the local media for signs of rupture and be prepared to adjust your plans. Be aware of your surroundings.
“Keep an eye out in places frequented by Westerners. Avoid political demonstrations and meetings.
“See crime and security reports in Nigeria.”
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