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The United Kingdom (UK) has warned its citizens against travelling to the nation’s capital, Abuja.
The UK government gave the warning in the wake of increased terrorist threat at the nation’s capital.
The warning was made known through an updated travel advice on October 26thto British nationals by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) which was posted on its website.
It read: “The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja.
“The updated advice outlines that there is an increased threat of terrorist attack in Abuja. British nationals are advised to stay alert, avoid non-essential travel within the city and follow the local news and the advice of security authorities.”
It however noted that the British High Commission remained open for essential services.
It added that the travel advice would constantly be reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria.
It said FCDO travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad.
It stressed that other states in Nigeria where it advised against all but essential travel include Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States. (THISDAY: Excluding Headline)
