UK warns citizens against travel to Borno, Yobe, nine others

The United Kingdom has issued a stark travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid all travel to 11 Nigerian states, citing significant security concerns. The updated advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) also recommends that citizens undertake only essential travel to an additional 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The states under the "against all travel" warning include Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and Gombe in the North-East, and Katsina and Zamfara in the North-West. Additionally, the UK government advised against all travel to the riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states in the South-East and South-South. These riverine locations are defined as areas accessible only by boat.

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No travel can be guaranteed safe.

For several other states, including Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, Kwara, Benue, Abia, Anambra, and Imo, the FCDO advises against all but essential travel. The FCT, encompassing Abuja, is also included in this category.

The FCDO cautioned that "No travel can be guaranteed safe" and stressed the importance of thorough research and appropriate travel insurance. The advisory noted that travel insurance could be invalidated if individuals disregard the FCDO's advice. The update also provides information on entry requirements, regional risks, and health concerns for British nationals in Nigeria.

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).