Nigeria Travel Advisory

Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping , and i nconsistent availability of health care services . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime and Kidnapping Violent crime is common throughout Nigeria. This includes armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage-taking, roadside banditry, and rape. Kidnappings for ransom happen often. They primarily target dual national citizens visiting Nigeria. Americans are perceived as wealthy and are often targets of crime and kidnapping. Kidnapping gangs have stopped drivers on interstate roads in order to rob and kidnap victims. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Nigeria. Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists collaborate with local gangs to expand their reach. They may attack with little or no warning, including: Shopping centers and malls Markets Hotels Places of worship Restaurants and bars Schools Government buildings Transportation hubs Public places where crowds gather Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Unrest Civil unrest and armed gangs are active in parts of Southern Nigeria. This is especially true in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed crime and gangs are common in the area. Crimes include kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services. Violence can occur between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas. Unreliable health care Americans should not expect the same level of health care to be available in Nigeria as they do in the United States: Nigerian medical facilities are generally not equipped to U.S. or European standards. Many medicines are not available. This includes common medications for diabetes or asthma. Bring enough over the counter and prescription medicines to last your entire stay in Nigeria. Make sure all your vaccinations are up to date. Consider getting booster