Twenty Nigerian states, including the federal capital territory of Abuja, have been designated as red zones by the Australian government, which has advised its nationals to stay away from them for compelling reasons.
The Australian government advised citizens not to travel to Nigeria, or better yet, the specified states for the time being, in a statement posted on the nation’s travel advisory website on Wednesday. The government cited instability and natural catastrophes like floods as causes.
Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara States are among the states that the Australian government has designated as red zones.
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The sixth-largest nation in the globe argued that its inhabitants should think twice before traveling to the nation with the highest concentration of Africans due to terrorism, abduction, and other criminal activity, as well as recent rains that have wreaked havoc on areas of the nation.
However, it cautioned its citizens that if their journeys to Nigeria are significant, they should do a detailed analysis of the routes to take and seek competent security assistance.
“There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused by severe flooding. Essential services may be disrupted. Follow the advice of local authorities and check the media for updates.
“The potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria. If, despite our advice, you undertake travel within Nigeria, research routes and get professional security advice and support before departing,” the country noted in the statement.
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It added: “Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall, including the capital Abuja and surrounding areas, due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping, the volatile security situation, possible violent civil unrest and high levels of violent crime.”
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