The Australian government has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to reconsider visiting Nigeria due to escalating security risks.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) highlighted the growing threats of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and civil unrest across the country.
The advisory reads, “Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria due to the volatile security situation, with a high risk of terrorist attacks, kidnapping, violent crime, and the potential for civil unrest.”
DFAT warned that terrorist groups are active across Nigeria, with attacks potentially targeting both local and foreign interests.
Public areas such as shopping malls, sporting events, transport hubs, displaced persons’ camps, and law enforcement facilities are particularly vulnerable.
The advisory specifically listed several states as high-risk zones, including Adamawa, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Cross River, and Delta.
