…Alerts of possible terror attacks in those states

By Anthony Ogbonna

The United Kingdom government, Tuesday, warned its citizens in Nigeria against visiting some states in the country over possible terror attacks.

The UK government warned its citizens against visiting 24 states in Nigeria, among which are President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, Katsina and others including, Borno, Yobe Adamawa, Gombe States.

According to a statement on its website, the UK government warned its citizens that terrorists are likely to carry out terror attacks in those states.

It also warned that beside Abuja, other states in the north remain risky.

It said, “You should avoid places where crowds gather, including political meetings, religious gatherings and places of worship, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, transport hubs and camps for displaced people. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could affect western interests as well as places visited by tourists.”

It said there is high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria.

The statement reads thus:

“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:

Borno State
Yobe State
Adamawa State
Gombe State
riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States
within 20km of the border with Niger in Zamfara State
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

Bauchi State
Zamfara State
Kano State
Kaduna State
Jigawa State
Katsina State
Kogi State

within 20km of the border with Niger in Sokoto and Kebbi States
non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers State

Abia State
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Nigeria. Most attacks occur in the north east, particularly in Borno (including central Maiduguri and along access routes connecting the city to other major towns and along the Niger border, including in Damasak), Yobe, including the eastern LGAs bordering Borno State both north and south of the Damaturu road), and Adamawa States. There have also been significant attacks in Gombe, Kano, Kaduna, Jos and Bauchi States and in the Federal capital, Abuja. The terrorist threat across eastern Yobe and Borno State is high, with frequent recent attacks. Terrorist groups carried out attacks in North East Nigeria during the February 2019 election period, and further attacks are likely. We continue to advise against all travel to Borno and Yobe States.

On 23 February 2019, ISWA launched an attack involving indirect fire that resulted in explosions in multiple locations within Maiduguri.

You should avoid places where crowds gather, including political meetings, religious gatherings and places of worship, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, transport hubs and camps for displaced people. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could affect western interests as well as places visited by tourists. Besides Abuja, other major towns and cities remain particularly at risk, including Kano and Kaduna. See Terrorism

There’s a high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria. Kidnaps can be motivated by criminality or terrorism, and could be carried out for financial or political gain. See Terrorism and Criminal Kidnaps

The security environment in the north east has deteriorated since 2018 and there is a heightened risk of kidnap. Kidnaps in the north east have included humanitarian and private sector workers. There are also reports that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) are continuing to actively plan to kidnap foreigners. As well as in north-east Nigeria, this is believed to include some northern and middle belt states including Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Kaduna, Niger and Adamawa. If you’re working or travelling in areas where there is a Boko Haram or ISWA presence, especially in the north-east of Nigeria, you should be aware of the risk of terrorist kidnapping.

There is also a high threat of criminal kidnap in the Niger Delta region and Kogi state.

If you travel to areas to which the FCO advise against travel, you are particularly at risk and will need a high level of security. If you’re working in northern Nigeria you should make sure your employers provide an adequate level of security where you live and where you work, make sure they regularly review security arrangements and familiarise yourself with those plans.

There have been recent attacks in Maiduguri, Baga, Monguno, Damasak and Rann in Borno State and in Gujba and Geidam LGAs in Yobe State. Further attacks are likely. We advise against all travel to Borno and Yobe States. See Local travel

A number of kidnappings, including of foreigners, took place in Kano city in April 2018. We advise against all but essential travel to Kano state. If you’re in or around Kano city, we recommend you take added precautions.

You should be aware of your surroundings and avoid large crowds and public demonstrations as they can turn violent unexpectedly and at short notice. Follow news reports and be alert to developments. If you become aware of any nearby unrest or disturbances, you should leave the area immediately. Violent crime is common. See Crime

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever on 22 January. For further information and advice see the NaTHNaC website.

UK health authorities have classified Nigeria as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.

Around 117,000 British nationals visit Nigeria each year. Most visits are trouble-free.

Before considering travel to areas to which the FCO advise against all or all but essential travel you should take professional security advice. Be vigilant at all times, keep others informed of your travel plans and vary your routines. 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. Consular support is offered in Nigeria although limited in areas where the FCO advise against all or all but essential travel.

Flash flooding can occur during the wet season (June to October). There is a greater risk from water-borne diseases during the rainy season. See Health

On 1 August 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo government confirmed an outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu province, originating in Beni territory. The latest updates can be found on the World Heath Organisation (WHO)website.

The outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo in August 2018 could result in some additional checks taking place at international airports in Nigeria. There are no direct flights from the Democratic Republic of Congo so these checks could be in place for any flight. This is a standard precaution and no a cause for alarm.

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. Make sure your policy covers you for the type of travel you’re proposing to undertake.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/terror-attacks-uk-govt-warns-britons-against-travelling-to-24-nigerian-states/

It said, “You should avoid places where crowds gather, including political meetings, religious gatherings and places of worship, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, transport hubs and camps for displaced people. Attacks could be indiscriminate and could affect western interests as well as places visited by tourists.”

In short, they should just stay in their house without going out!

Or where else does one go apart from those places warned to avoid visiting?

Terrorists fighting us within. Nigerians now hated and killed in other African countries. Imagine even now in Togo.

What a curse.

All citizens should return and let us all fight these politicians and leaders that put us in this mess.

If our country was doing well nobody would resort to traveling to go and be killed in other countries.

It's coming faster than I expected.

One thing will unite Nigerians against their thieving politicians to challenge the status quo and that is HUNGRY!

RIGHT NOW NIGERIANS ARE BEING CHASED AWAY FROM OTHER COUNTRIES INCLUDING AFRICAN COUNTRIES.

YOU WILL ALL RETURN TO SAME SPOT YOU TRIED RUNNING AWAY FROM. AND WHEN THE HUNGER COMES, THEN COMES THE GREAT REVOLUTION!

GraGra247:
Terrorists fighting us within. Nigerians now hated and killed in other African countries. Imagine even now in Togo.

What a curse.

All citizens should return and let us all fight these politicians and leaders that put us in this mess.

If our country was doing well nobody would resort to traveling to go and be killed in other countries.

it is always easy typing a call for revolution on the keypad.

Would you come out of your hiding place if the clarion call for revolution protest is made?

Hmmmmm, Terrorists In The North. What Are They Still Waiting For? They Should Deport The Children Of Nigerian Politicians That Are Schooling Uk, Usa, And All Over The World Back To Nigeria And Place Travel Ban On Their Parents. So That Their Parents Will Sit Up. They Will Ignite Insecurity In Nigeria And Sent Their Children Abroad To Study. They Are Doing Little Or Nothing To Curb These Terrorism.

Thank God Edo is not among this time

Ghen Ghen, If we talk, they call us wailers, now coming from the mouth of those he always run to when he develops headache, hope he'll now react positively. Worst thing that can happen to a human is when he's surrounded by sycophants, Buhari is surrounded by those that don't tell him the truth, they hide true situation of things from him knowing fully well he's daft, doesn't read

I saw Abia on the list but no single YORUBA state!

Oodua agbe wa o!

Rednaxelot:
it is always easy typing a call for revolution on the keypad.

Would you come out of your hiding place if the clarion call for revolution protest is made?

What have you done so far yourself. If you don't have anything to offer, please shut your mouth.

People like you are part of the problem we have. You would rather silence those that lend their voice to offer solution rather than help to create a solution.

You are not ashamed to criticize a positive voice when you have offered nothing either. Quick to resort to baseless senseless criticism.

It is falling...

GraGra247:


What have you done so far yourself. If you don't have anything to offer, please shut your mouth.

People like you are part of the problem we have. You would rather silence those that lend their voice to offer solution rather than help to create a solution.

You are not ashamed to criticize a positive voice when you have offered nothing either. Quick to resort to baseless senseless criticism.

talk is always cheap. Action speaks louder than voice.

We want who can come out with us, and not keypad warrior like u

Rednaxelot:
talk is always cheap. Action speaks louder than voice.

We want who can come out with us, and not keypad warrior like u

Mumu are you not typing with keyboard. Where is your action. Please show us your action so far if its not to shut down supporting voices.


Dumbos like you will not realize that every so called revolution started with people that lent their voice for years before the revolution even happened.

Tell me how a blinded mofo can achieve a revolution without calling for it through the internet and different media.

Abeg go and get some sense.

What kind of a mother runs from her own child monster?
If Mohammed doesn't wanna visit the mountain, then Oga mountain will visit Mohammed, Boko and herdsmen, get ready for UK visa.

GraGra247:


Mumu are you not typing with keyboard. Where is your action. Please show us your action so far if its not to shut down supporting voices.


Dumbos like you will not realize that every so called revolution started with people that lent their voice for years before the revolution even happened.

Tell me how a blinded mofo can achieve a revolution without calling for it through the internet and different media.

Abeg go and get some sense.

My action on you as good for an evidence.

Meet me tomorrow in front of Wadata plaza in Abuja I You truly want a revolution.

Anuofia!

No state safe in Nigeria that is current situation in Nigeria. I have something important to do my state now I can't go home Because of herdsmens