British Foreign Office

British Foreign Office warns of rising terrorism, kidnappings, and violent crime across Nigerian states, urging extreme caution for travelers.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a stark travel advisory for Nigeria, warning British nationals against visiting six northern states amid escalating insecurity.

In its latest guidance, FCDO cited a surge in violent crime, kidnappings, and terrorist activity across multiple regions. The advisory specifically urges against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states, highlighting threats from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), particularly around transport hubs, religious sites, and large