The United State Government has advised its citizens against travelling to Nigeria due to the Coronavirus pandemic, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, widespread inter-communal violence, and others.
This warning is contained in a travel advisory statement that was obtained from the United State Department of State website.
The statement also disclosed that the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had issued a level 3 Travel Health Notice for Nigeria due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Also, some parts of the country have increased risk.
“Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to Covid-19. Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and maritime crime. Some areas have increased risk.’
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‘’Do not travel to; Borno and Yobe States and Northern Adamawa State due to terrorism; Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe States due to kidnapping; Coastal areas of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta and Rivers States (with the exception of Port Harcourt) due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and maritime crime,’’ the statement said.
It stated that violent crimes such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, and rape, have become common throughout the country. As such, US citizens were advised to exercise extreme caution throughout the country due to the threat of indiscriminate violence.
“Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria, especially in the Northeast. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centres, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather.
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“Sporadic violence occurs between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.’’
The US government acknowledged the fact that it has limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in many parts of Nigeria due to the security conditions.
Going further it stated, “Do not travel to Borno and Yobe States and Nothern Adamawa. Terrorist groups based in the Northeast target churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions and entertainment venues. Approximately two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of the violence in Northeast Nigeria.
“Do not travel to Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe States. The security situation in Northwest and Northeast Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable, particularly in the states listed above due to widespread inter-communal violence and kidnapping.
“Do not travel to the coastal areas of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Delta and Rivers States (with the exception of Port Harcourt). Crime is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping and maritime crime, along with violent civil unrest and attacks against expatriate oil workers and facilities.’’
….. And yet this govt has the guts to tell Nigerians that they’re on top of the situation. What a shame!
Zoogeria is finished with all these crimes going on in that country
These crimes listed above are happening in Nigeria, yet we’ve a lot of Chinese and many others national operating businesses there? Racism! Racism!! Racism!!
And they hide under the umbrella of Covid-19, yet all they mentioned was terrorism and crime, nothing to do with covid. Yet the caption and introduction suggested covid. A lot have been blamed on poor covid these days! Countries are bullying and maltreating other countries all in the name of covid! Shame on the US, shame on humans!
Why don’t the USA stop their businesses in Nigeria,that is allowed to continue. What a selfish and self-centred information about Nigeria.
Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. America leads the world in covid-19 deaths and this racist has the gall to issue travel warnings about covid-19?
Hmmm. Trying to brainwash not working anymore.
See USA talking about Nigeria having a high risk of coronavirus! Many Nigerians are so scared to visit the USA for holiday for now due to the high risk of coronavirus all over the United states of America with New York not exceptional!
USA is the most high risk country of coronavirus in the world at the moment plus the insecurity of human lives being taken on a daily basis. Black lives matter has been the issue on since pass few months. Please,USA are you aware that the whole world are looking at your insecurities as only God can help, are you also aware that many has been declining from coming into your country? Off course no one want to lose his or her life.
This MUST be a joke…which of the two countries is actually a health risk right now?
The US should cite other reasons but certainly not Corona virus. The US is the epicentre of the pandemic and its citizens have been banned from visiting EU countries as well as others. In fact, I see this action as preemptive to avoid the embarrassment of Nigeria banning its citizens from coming in.
This is a shame to Nigeria government
Joke of the century and l don’t think Nigeria is allowing any foreign flight into Nigeria… Include Americans.
And they hide under the umbrella of Covid-19, yet all they mentioned was terrorism and crime, nothing to do with covid. Yet the caption and introduction suggested covid. A lot have been blamed on poor covid these days! Countries are bullying and maltreating other countries all in the name of covid! Shame on the US, shame on humans!
See America ! Look at the infection rate and death rate in the states compared to Nigeria. It’s obvious the idiot called Trump doesn’t like Nigerians. He’s a racist Bigot.
How many people have died in the states Compared to Nigeria? He’s clueless! Talking about crime your more likely to die in the hands of police than anything else in America. Guns and violence everywhere and this idiot is talking about Nigeria