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US Warns Citizens About Travelling To Nigeria, Gives Reasons

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US Warns Citizens About Travelling To Nigeria, Gives Reasons

 

The US Department of State has cautioned its citizens to “reconsider travel to Nigeria because violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, rape, and piracy, is common throughout the country.”

In a travel advisory published on its website, which contains information on the safety and security of US travelers, Nigeria was listed among 35 countries with a ‘K’ indicator, that indicates where its citizens could be at risk of getting kidnapped or taken hostage.

“The new ‘K’ indicator is part of our ongoing commitment to provide clear and comprehensive travel safety information to U.S. citizens so they can make informed travel decisions.

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“The Travel Advisories for 35 countries have been updated to include a “K” indicator for the risk of kidnapping and/or hostage taking: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine (in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine), Venezuela, and Yemen,” the department said.

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While Nigeria was placed on level 3, the US Department of State issued a level 4 travel alert for Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states.

“The security situation in northeast Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable, particularly in Borno and Yobe States and northern Adamawa State.

“Terrorist groups based in the Northeast target churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, and entertainment venues. Approximately two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of the violence in northeast Nigeria,” the department said.

The 35 countries were placed in four levels of travel with respect to their safety and security risk: Exercise normal precautions, Exercise increased caution, Reconsider travel and Do not travel.

https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2019/04/13/i-advices-nigerian-citizens-to-leave-us-based-nigerian-man/

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