Travel Alert from Ottawa: Nigeria

Nigeria: Avoid non-essential travel

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Nigeria.

The security situation in Nigeria is unpredictable and there is a significant risk of terrorism, crime, inter-communal clashes, armed attacks, banditry, and kidnappings.

There is a high threat of domestic terrorism in some parts of Nigeria, especially in northeastern and middle-belt states, and the Federal Capital Territory, where the extremist group Boko Haram, which often claims responsibility for terror attacks, is active.

Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories, or call 1-800-267-6788 FREE 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.