The Australian government has warned its citizens not to travel to Nigeria over flooding and insecurity that has ravaged some parts of the country.
The consulate said the potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remained high throughout Nigeria.
This was made known on Wednesday in a travel advisory issued to Australians on the consulate’s website.
They alerted the citizens to research routes and get professional security advice and support before departing to Nigeria if there’s any need to be there.
The Australian government who gave a long list of states in the country they want their citizens to avoid, including Abuja and its surrounding areas due to terrorist attacks and kidnapping threats. Gave tips on what to do if, in the aforementioned states (locations).
The consulate however, advised that its citizens should consider leaving immediately or get professional security advice as their travel policy might be void.
The statement reads; “There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused by severe flooding. Essential services may be disrupted. Follow the advice of local authorities and check the media for updates.
“The potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria.
“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall, including the capital Abuja and surrounding areas, due to high threats of terrorist attack and kidnapping, the volatile security situation, possible violent civil unrest and high levels of violent crime.
“Do not travel to Adamawa, Anambra, Akawa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross Rivers, Delta, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara States.”
The consulate said potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remained high throughout Nigeria.