The United Kingdom has increased its terror alert in Nigeria, advising its citizens against travelling to 22 states in the country.
Although this was as it cleared the Federal Capital Territory from the list.
Recalls that the UK had two weeks ago announced that terrorists may attack the FCT soon, advising its citizen to only make essential travels to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja.
This latest update was published on its website on Monday evening.
It said the purpose of the travel update is to help its nationals make better-informed decisions about international travel and plan for a trouble-free trip.
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It read, “FCDO travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad. There continues to be a number of states in Nigeria where we advise British Nationals against all but essential travel. These include: Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States.
“We also advise against all travel to: Borno State, Yobe State, Adamawa State, Gombe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara state, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State.
“The UK keeps its travel advice under regular review and in making these assessments, and uses information from a wide range of sources. The travel advice is constantly reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria. Although, the FCDO Travel Advice no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, it makes clear that some risks remain.”
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