The United States government, through its mission in Nigeria, has issued a fresh travel advisory, urging its citizens to reconsider trips to Nigeria due to widespread insecurity, poor healthcare infrastructure, and the rising threat of kidnapping and terrorism.
The advisory, released as part of a global security review, places Nigeria under the Level 3 alert category “Reconsider Travel” while also highlighting 11 other high-risk African nations, including Somalia, Libya, Burkina Faso, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, the entire country poses significant security risks, with 18 states flagged as especially dangerous. These include:
Terrorism and kidnapping in Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa; rampant kidnapping in Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara; and crime and gang violence in Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt)
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The advisory cited frequent incidents of armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping for ransom, and terrorist attacks, noting that both urban and rural areas are affected. Dual nationals and American citizens perceived to be wealthy are often primary targets, particularly on interstate roads.
“Terrorists and criminal gangs may attack with little or no warning,” the statement warned, listing markets, hotels, places of worship, and schools as potential targets.
The U.S. also raised serious concerns about Nigeria’s healthcare system. “Facilities do not meet U.S. or European standards, and many common medications are unavailable,” it said, urging travelers to bring adequate supplies and obtain comprehensive medical evacuation insurance before visiting.
With rising insecurity and inadequate emergency services, the U.S. government advised Americans to prioritize their safety and reconsider all non-essential travel to Nigeria.
