The Australian government has advised its citizens to reconsider the need to take a trip to Nigeria.
A statement by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, DFAT, on Tuesday, cited a volatile security environment marked by terrorism, kidnapping and the potential outbreak of civil unrest as reasons for the advice.
“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall due to the volatile security situation and threat of terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and the risk of civil unrest.
“There’s a high risk of terrorist attacks across Nigeria by various militant groups. Attacks could be indiscriminate or may target foreign interests.
“Potential targets include places where crowds gather, such as hotels, bars, restaurants, political meetings, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, sporting events, transport hubs and networks, law enforcement facilities, international organisations and camps for displaced people.
“Reconsider your need to travel to Nigeria overall, including the capital Abuja.
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