The United Kingdom has issued a cautionary travel advisory to its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to some parts of Nigeria due to the potential for protests to reoccur at short notice.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) released the advisory on Tuesday regarding Nigeria’s ongoing risk of political rallies, protests, and violent demonstrations.
The advisory tells UK travelers to seek counsel on which areas to go and avoid before embarking.
The FCDO specifically advised against all but essential travel to key cities such as Abuja, Lagos, Borno, Kano, and Imo.
The travel advisory indicated, “Widespread public demonstrations took place across Nigeria from 1 to 7 August, including in Abuja and Lagos. This resulted in disruptions, reports of violence, and use of tear gas by security services in various locations.’’
In previous travel advisories, the FCDO advised Britons against traveling to most northern states, including Borno, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, due to terrorism. Due to insecurity, it also warned against traveling to Abia State, non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, and Imo states.
Britons have been advised to be cautious about traveling to several other places across the West African nation over instabilities.
“Incidents of inter-communal violence occur frequently and often without warning throughout Nigeria. Although foreign nationals are not normally targeted, there is a risk you could be caught in an attack. Monitor local government announcements and media reporting.”
The FCDO said that while it has noted that the protests have largely subsided, they could resurface without notice. The advisory encourages UK citizens to exercise caution, avoid travel after dark, steer clear of large crowds and gatherings, and keep up with local media reports and UK Travel Advice at all times.
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