FULL LIST: U.S. Embassy lists 23 Nigerian states citizens should avoid amid security concerns

The United States has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, listing 23 states as high-risk areas and urging non-essential personnel and dependents to leave affected locations.

The advisory, issued by the U.S. Department of State, maintains Nigeria at Level 3 (reconsider travel) and places parts of the country under Level 4 (do not travel), citing insecurity, kidnapping, terrorism, and civil unrest.

States listed are:

Borno State

Jigawa State

Kogi State

Kwara State

Niger State

Plateau State

Taraba State

Yobe State

Adamawa State (northern parts)

Bauchi State

Gombe State

Kaduna State

Kano State

Katsina State

Sokoto State

Zamfara State

Abia State

Anambra State

Bayelsa State

Delta State

Enugu State

Imo State

Rivers State (excluding Port Harcourt)

The advisory also warned that violent crime, including armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and carjacking, remains widespread in several regions. It added that security operations can take place without prior notice in affected areas.

Travellers were advised to limit movement, avoid public demonstrations, and register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for updates while in the country.