Nigeria continues to be flagged as a high-risk destination for travellers due to ongoing concerns about violent crime, terrorist threats, kidnapping, and general insecurity, according to updated travel advisories from multiple foreign governments.
These warnings underline persistent security challenges that both visitors and residents must consider before planning travel within the country.
Travel authorities from the Australian and Canadian governments advise citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, citing violent crime, armed robbery, terrorism, and kidnapping threats as major concerns. The Canadian alert, revised recently, specifically warns of dangers throughout large parts of Nigeria due to rampant insecurity and related risks.
Similarly, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated guidance urging British nationals to exercise heightened caution, warning that violent crime, inter-communal clashes and kidnappings are occurring across multiple states and advising against travel to regions such as Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina and Zamfara.
The Australian travel advisory continues to recommend that people reconsider travel to Nigeria overall due to volatile security conditions and the risk of violent attacks, kidnapping and civil unrest in both urban and rural areas.
According to the U.S. Department of State travel advisory, Americans are urged to reconsider travel as well, with specific regions in the north and northeast unofficially categorised as “Do Not Travel” areas due to threats from terrorism, kidnapping and armed groups. The advisory identifies states such as Borno, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna among those carrying the highest risk, and warns of violent crime including armed robbery, carjacking, hostage-taking and roadside banditry that occur with little or no warning.
Security assessments note that kidnappers often target both foreign nationals and Nigerians — particularly those perceived as wealthy — and that violent crime is not confined to any single region. Civil unrest, extremist group operations, and communal violence further compound the risks, making travel planning and situational awareness essential for anyone considering a visit.
These international advisories reflect a broader trend: Nigeria continues to grapple with complex security challenges that affect daily life, economic activity and perceptions of safety. Visitors are strongly encouraged to stay informed through official travel advisory channels, consider travel insurance that includes emergency evacuation provisions, and prepare contingency plans, including registering with their national embassies prior to travel.
As these advisories remain in force, the Nigerian government and security agencies maintain their commitment to improving national security, even as foreign governments caution travellers about ongoing threats they believe could endanger personal safety.
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