The Australian government has declared twenty Nigerian states including the federal capital territory, Abuja as no go zones for its citizens.
This was in a statement released on Wednesday on the country’s travel advisory website.
According to it, the Australian government cited terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities, as well as the recent floods which have ravaged parts of the country, as reasons its citizens should reconsider making trips to Nigeria.
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The states declared as danger zones by the Australian government include 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.
Part of the statement read:
“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.”
However, the Australian government advised its people to make a thorough study about the routes to use and get professional security advice if their trips to Nigeria were important.
The statement again read:
“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.”
