INSECURITY: US MOVES STAFF, FAMILIES OUT OF ABUJA EMBASSY
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The United States Department of State has ordered the departure of non-essential personnel and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, citing deteriorating security conditions across Nigeria.
In a travel advisory released on Wednesday, the department urged Americans to reconsider visiting Nigeria from April 8, 2026, due to concerns over crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and limited healthcare. The country was placed under “Level 3: Reconsider Travel,” with 23 states designated as “Level 4: Do Not Travel.”
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New additions to the Level 4 category include Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba states, joining others in the North such as Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and northern Adamawa, where threats of terrorism and kidnapping persist. Several southern states—Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt)—were also flagged over rising crime and instability.
The advisory highlighted the prevalence of violent crimes such as armed robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping for ransom, noting that U.S. citizens are often targets. It also warned of possible terrorist attacks in public spaces, including markets, religious centres, hotels, and large gatherings, while pointing out that healthcare services remain inconsistent and below global standards.
Americans intending to travel to Nigeria were advised to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, avoid protests and crowded areas, and put personal safety measures in place.
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