Title: Is it Safe to Travel to Nigeria? 6 Safety Tips
Headings: Is it Safe to Travel to Nigeria? 6 Safety Tips
Is it Safe to Travel to Nigeria? 6 Safety Tips
Nigeria is unsafe for travel due to a high level of crime. Here are six important things you should know about the dangers of traveling here.
Petty crime
Nigerian scams
Civil unrest in Nigeria
Terrorism in Nigeria
No-go zones
Crime in Lagos
Kidnapping and robberies
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Content: The South African embassy in Nigeria was closed due to threats. If you are traveling to Nigeria, here are a few tips on what to do if you are traveling in a country experiencing civil unrest. Terrorism in Nigeria
Terrorist attacks can happen anywhere in Nigeria, and there are multiple terrorist groups operating across the country. Terrorist groups include The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), al Qaeda-linked terrorist group Ansaru (Jamaat al Ansar al Muslimeen fi Bilad al Sudan), Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWA). MEND is the group focused on oil and aims to take control of this and other natural resources, such as gas, in the country, particularly the region of the Niger Delta. The UK Government advisory states that, "Most attacks take place in northern and north east Nigeria", however, there have been a significant number of attacks elsewhere. Travelers should pay attention to their surroundings at all times, and stay alert. Follow local news reports, and during periods of civil unrest, avoid crowded places or large gatherings. No-go zones
Several Nigerian provinces are considered no-go areas due to terrorist and criminal activities and attacks. The British and US Government travel advisories both caution against travel to Borno, Yobe State and Northern Adamawa State due to a high risk of terror attacks.