- Removes FCT from terror-prone areas
The United Kingdom (UK) has removed Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from its list of cities prone to be attacked by terrorist groups.
The UK said its travel advice is constantly reviewed to make sure it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria, stressing that it keeps its travel advice under regular review in making these assessments, and using information from a wide range of sources.
These were contained in a new travel advisory issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), of the United Kingdom, stating that the nation’s federal capital is free from the list of insecure cities its citizens should not travel to.
It explained that its travel advice exists to inform British nationals so they can make decisions about travelling abroad, adding that there continued to be a number of states in Nigeria where it advises British Nationals against all but essential travel.
It further stated; “Although the FCDO Travel Advice no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, it makes clear that some risks remain. British Nationals should read the Travel Advice before travelling”.
The UK specifically warned its citizens against visiting 22 states in Nigeria saying; “These include; Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States.
“We also advise against all travel to Borno State, Yobe State, Adamawa State, Gombe State, Kaduna State, Katsina State, Zamfara state, and the riverine areas of Delta State, Bayelsa State, Rivers State, Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State.
The latest advisory further stated; “On Monday 7 November, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, FCDO, updated its Travel Advice for the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, from ‘Amber’; ‘advise against all but essential travel’, to ‘Green’: ‘see our Travel Advice before travelling”.
