UK Warn Citizens Against Traveling To Anambra , Five Other State
UK Warn Citizens Against Traveling To Anambra , Five Other State

UK Warn Citizens Against Traveling To Anambra , Five Other State

UK Warn Citizens Against Traveling To Anambra , Five Other State

The United Kingdom ( UK ) has warned its citizens in Nigeria from Traveling to Anambra state.

The advisory also warned it nationals against travel to Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom  and Cross River States.

The warning came two days after the Tuesday attack on the convoy of united state consulate workers in the Ogbaru Local Government area of the state by unknown gunmen.

Three us consulate officials and four policemen were killed in the incident, while one consulate official is still missing.

The UK on Thursday issued an advisory on its website warning its nationals in Nigeria against traveling to Anambra state among others.

It added that secessionist groups are active in the south-east where attacks and violent clashes often occur with the military and other security forces.

Other states mentioned were Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Cross River.
The advice read, “The FCDO advise against all travel to the riverine areas (ie the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.
“The FCDO advise against all but essential travel to Abia State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States and now also to Anambra State in the Ogbaru area, close to Delta state.
“This follows an attack on a US diplomatic convoy on May 16, 2023. The incident is under investigation.”
It added, “Secessionist groups are active in the South East and attacks and violent clashes often occur with the military and other security forces.
Although foreign nationals are not normally targeted, there is a risk you could be caught in an attack. You should be alert to local government announcements and media reporting.”

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