Flood and Terrorism: Abuja and 21 other states the Australian govt urge citizens not to travel to

As floods and insecurity continue to ravage parts of Nigeria, the Australian government has warned citizens against traveling to Nigeria.

The consulate said the potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest remains high throughout the country in a travel advisory issued to Australians on the consulate’s website.

It alerted citizens to get professional advice, support and research routes before departing to Nigeria.

The Australian government gave a long list of states in the country they want their citizens to avoid, including Abuja and its surrounding areas due to terrorist attacks and kidnapping threats. Gave tips on what to do if, in the aforementioned states (locations), according to SaharaReporters.

The consulate, however, advised that its citizens should consider leaving immediately or get professional security advice as their travel policy might be void.

The statement 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.

“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.

“Do not travel to Adamawa, Anambra, Akawa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara States."

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