Over the high level of Insecurity in the country,the United Kingdom (UK) government on Monday, in its fresh terror alert warned its citizens in Nigeria to avoid travelling to 12 listed states in the country including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as well.
Recall that the United Kingdom Government had issued a terror alert admonishing its citizens against traveling to or around Abuja over alleged planned attack by terrorists two weeks ago.
The latest advisory of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office stated that, “The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, but risks remain, and further details about the continued threat from terrorism in this region have been added. The FCDO advises against travelling to other areas of Nigeria remains in place.
“The FCDO advises against all travel to Borno State, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and the riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.”
The UK authorities also noted during the fresh advisory alert that some other states should however be travelled to only if it is essential.
“The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Bauchi State, Kano Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State, Abia, non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states, Plateau, and Taraba states.”
Source: Peoples Gazette
