In a new trip advisor, the US urged residents to avoid 18 Nigerian states in the midst of security, health problems

The United States government has issued new travel advisers to its citizens, warnings against trips to Nigeria because of increased security risks, including terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and inadequate health care infrastructure.

Advisor, which was released as part of the routine global security assessment of the US Department of Foreign Affairs, placed Nigeria under the level 3 commemoration, “checked the journey,” quoting a significant threat and developed on personal safety. The eighteen nigerian states were highlighted as very dangerous, with a strong recommendation to avoid it fully.

This warning guide is part of a broader advisor that includes 11 other African countries marked as a high -risk goal. This includes Somalia, Libya, Burkina Faso, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Burundi, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Niger, and Chad.

In a detailed statement published in the US mission on the Nigerian website, American citizens are advised to be very careful in all parts of the country due to widespread criminal activities, ongoing rebellions, civil riots, and unreliable emergency services.

“Reconsider the journey to Nigeria because of crime, terrorism, civil riots, kidnapping, armed gangs, and the availability of inconsistent health care services. Some regions have increased risks. Overall, all locations have significant security risks,” the advisor said.

The US government specifically advised its citizens to avoid trips to the following countries:

• Because of terrorism and kidnapping: Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and North Adamawa.
• Because of kidnapping: Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
• Because of crime, armed gang, and kidnapping: Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, IMO, and Rivers (not including Port Harcourt).

According to advisors, violent crimes such as armed robbery, car piracy, attacks, rape, and kidnapping for ransom are common in all Nigeria. US citizens, especially those who are considered rich or have double citizenship, have been identified as the main target. The document notes that some kidnappings have occurred during the roadside trip and in hotels, markets, or worship centers.

“Terrorist groups continue to plan and carry out attacks,” the statement warned. “The target may be a shopping center, school, transportation center, restaurant, place of worship, and government building.”

Outside of security threats, advisors highlighted serious concerns about the Nigerian health care system, warning travelers not to expect facilities or standards that are comparable to those in the United States or Europe. This notes that many important drugs, including those used to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma, are often not available. The risk of malaria remains high, with fake drugs is also a major concern.

“Emergency services such as ambulances are not reliable, are not equipped with bad, and often lack of trained personnel. Blood supply and diagnostic devices may also be inadequate,” said the advisor.

US travelers are encouraged to:

• Bring drugs that are sold freely and prescription to survive during their residence.
• Make sure their latest vaccination, including for yellow fever, meningitis, typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A and B, and polio.
• Follow anti-malaria drugs and use mosquito prevention strategies.
• Buy comprehensive travel insurance that includes provisions for medical evacuation.