The Australian government has advised its citizens to reconsider their need to travel to Nigeria due to high threats of insecurity and flood.
This was disclosed on the consulate’s website, in a travel advisory issued to Australians Wednesday, October 19.
In the advisory, the consulate advised Australian citizens to check the media for updates, stating that the potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria.
The travel reads: “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.
We advise:
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.”
“Higher levels apply.”
“Do not travel to Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara States.”
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