Nowhere Is Safe In Nigeria, US Says In Christmas Travel Advisory

By Chuks Ekpeneru

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned her citizens and others planning to travel to Nigeria that insecurity may increase during the holiday period saying no place in the country is safe.

This was contained in a new security alert issued by the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General Lagos. The alert was posted on the embassy’s website.

The alert stated that “Crime is endemic throughout Nigeria.”

It adding that “terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Nigeria.

“We remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in Nigeria. Crime is endemic throughout Nigeria, ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase during the holidays.”

The statement also highlighted several places such as malls, religious centres, transport hubs as likely targets for extremists.

“Demonstrations are relatively commonplace in Nigeria and generally affect traffic flow, especially if they progress along major thoroughfares. Criminal and other elements often infiltrate large gatherings.

“Shopping centers, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, street markets, and other public venues frequented by Westerners are common attack targets,” it said.

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