The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Nigeria, warning American citizens to reconsider trips to the country due to rising insecurity, including terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, and civil unrest.

The advisory, issued Wednesday, maintains Nigeria at Level 3 but adds Plateau, Kwara, Jigawa, Niger, and Taraba states to the “Do Not Travel” list. The U.S. also authorized the evacuation of non-emergency staff and family members from the American Embassy in Abuja, citing deteriorating security conditions.

High-risk areas for terrorism, crime, and kidnapping now include Borno, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, and northern Adamawa. Additional states flagged for persistent unrest, armed banditry, and widespread kidnappings include Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara.

In southern Nigeria, travel to Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states—excluding Port Harcourt—is discouraged due to criminal gangs, separatist-linked violence, and frequent abductions.

The advisory notes that violent crimes such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, rape, and hostage-taking are common nationwide. Kidnappings often target wealthy individuals, while armed gangs increasingly attack highways. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks, sometimes with local criminal networks, targeting markets, shopping malls, schools, religious centres, government facilities, and transport hubs.

Civil unrest and communal violence, particularly farmer-herder clashes, are intensifying in rural areas, while the Niger Delta and Southeast face growing attacks by armed groups. The advisory also highlights Nigeria’s healthcare challenges, including limited access to essential medicines and unreliable emergency services, urging travellers to secure comprehensive medical and evacuation insurance.

American citizens who must travel are advised to exercise extreme caution, avoid large gatherings, vary travel routes, and maintain emergency communication plans, as U.S. authorities may be unable to provide assistance in high-risk zones.

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At least 23 people have been confirmed dead and 108 others injured following multiple bomb explosions in , , authorities have said.

Explosions hit three major locations

The blasts occurred on Monday evening at key locations, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, Post Office Flyover, and the .

Police spokesperson confirmed that the attacks were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Emergency response and security deployment

Following the explosions, security operatives, including the police, military, and bomb disposal units, were swiftly deployed to secure the affected areas and prevent further threats.

Victims were evacuated by emergency agencies such as the and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Police assure residents as investigation begins

The Commissioner of Police, , visited the scene and assured residents of increased security measures across the city.

Authorities say normalcy has been restored, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attacks and bring those responsible to justice.

Zulum condemns attack

Governor condemned the bombings, describing them as barbaric and inhumane.

He linked the recent surge in attacks to intensified military operations against insurgents in strongholds such as the , while urging residents to remain vigilant.

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