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The Digest:

The United States government has issued a travel warning for 18 Nigerian states, urging citizens to reconsider trips due to significant security risks, including terrorism, kidnapping, armed gangs, violent crime, and unreliable healthcare services.

Key Points:
  • 18 Nigerian states are on Level 4 (highest threat).
  • Terrorism, kidnapping, armed gangs, and crime are the main concerns.
  • Borno, Yobe, Kogi, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers (except Port Harcourt).
  • US citizens warned about Nigeria’s inadequate healthcare, lack of common medicines, and unreliable emergency services.
  • Bring necessary medications, stay alert, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for safety.
With ongoing security concerns and unreliable healthcare, the US has strongly advised against traveling to 18 states in Nigeria, urging its citizens to reconsider plans and stay vigilant.

Sources: US Mission in Nigeria, Nigerian Tribune.