The Canadian government has warned its citizens not to travel to virtually all parts of Nigeria due to worsening security challenges bedeviling the country.
In an issued press statement, Canada, on Tuesday, gave the caution, which was titled: Nigeria Travel Advice on its website.
The country cited reasons for terrorism, armed attacks, kidnapping, and crime among other depravities as reasons Canadians should shun Nigeria as a tourism destination.
It also listed Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara and Yobe States as hotbeds of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. Lagos, Abuja and Calabar, the capital of Cross-River State were also mentioned for crimes.
The statement further reads: “Exercise a high degree of caution in the cities of Abuja, Calabar and Lagos due to the incidence of crime”.
Terrorist groups are increasingly active in the North-West region, including in Kaduna State. Violent attacks involving gunfire and explosives, as well as kidnappings, are frequent and have targeted motorists, transportation hubs and networks and local communities.
