NIGERIA REMAINS STABLE, FG REACTS TO US TRAVEL ADVISORY

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The federal government says the recent travel warning from the US government is a “precautionary step based on their own rules.”

On Wednesday, the US government updated its travel warning and allowed non–urgent government workers and their family members to leave the embassy in Abuja because the security situation in Nigeria is getting worse.

Although most of the general risk factors are still in place, the US added the states of Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba to the “do not travel” list because of terrorism, crime, and kidnappings.

The changes were effected following recent attacks in some of the states.

In a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information, described the US decision as a “routine precaution guided by internal protocols” which does not reflect the country’s situation.

The minister said while there are “isolated security challenges” in Nigeria, there is no breakdown of law and order, noting that the country remains stable.

He urged international partners to engage in “balanced and up-to-date reporting that reflects the progress being made” in the security sector.

“While we acknowledge isolated security challenges in some areas, there is no general breakdown of law and order, and the vast majority of the country remains stable,” the statement reads.

Our security teams are still working hard to keep people safe and protect their homes and belongings. The results of their work are becoming more clear over time.

We want our friends from other countries to keep talking to Nigerian officials so they can learn more about what’s happening right now in the country.

On March 29, armed attackers took over the Gari Ya Waye area in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North.
They killed more than 20 people and hurt others. This attack happened at the same time as the Christian holiday of Palm Sunday.