The United Kingdom has warned its nationals to avoid traveling to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe as well as some States in the south-south due to security reasons.
Also, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States adding that its nationals should maintain a 20 kilometers border distance with Niger in Zamfara State as disclosed at its official website of the UK Foreign Office on Tuesday stating, “The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel.”
Meanwhile, the UK government has temporarily withdrawn a few members of its staff at its Abuja and Lagos offices thereby allowing some of its staff to travel to North West of the country only be for essential reasons.
It clearly stated that the reason for the withdrawal of some of its staff and dependents at the British High Commission in Abuja and the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos was purely due to the current state of insecurity in the country.
“Humanitarian hubs have been targeted during attacks in the north east, including Monguno, Borno State on 13 June 2020.
“There have also been significant attacks in Gombe, Kano, Kaduna, Jos and Bauchi States and in the Federal capital, Abuja. Further attacks are likely.
“Both locations will continue to carry out essential work including providing 24/7 consular assistance and support to British people in Nigeria,” the statement reads.
“Be vigilant at all times and keep others informed of your travel plans If you’re working in Nigeria you should follow your employer’s security advice, make sure your accommodation is secure and review your security measures regularly.”
The UK government also disclosed that “Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) are continuing to actively plan to kidnap foreigners.
“As well as in north-east Nigeria, extremist groups operate in some northern and middle belt states including Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Kogi, Kaduna, Niger and Adamawa.”
“Humanitarian hubs have been targeted during attacks in the north east, including Monguno, Borno State on 13 June 2020.
“There have also been significant attacks in Gombe, Kano, Kaduna, Jos and Bauchi States and in the Federal capital, Abuja. Further attacks are likely,” the office warned.
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