The Foreign and commonwealth office (FCO) advice against all travel this holiday

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to:*.Borno State*.Yobe State*.Adamawa State*.Bauchi State*.Gombe State*.Kano city*.Okene City*.Riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States*.Warri cityThe FCO advise against all but essential travel to: *.Kano State*.Kaduna State*.Jigawa State*.Katsina State*.Sokoto State*.Zamfara State*.Kebbi State*.Jos city in Plateau State*.Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State*.Okene region of Kogi State*.Non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States*.Abia StateThere is a high threat from terrorism. In the past few weeks there have been explosive attacks in Damaturu, Kano, Jos, Kaduna, Abuja and Lagos, with multiple casualties.

On 1 October, Nigeria celebrates Independence Day. On 6 and 7 October Nigerians celebrate Eid-al-Adha. In recent years, attacks have taken place around religious and public holidays in public or crowded places, including places of worship. You should be particularly vigilant during these periods. Avoid affected areas in the immediate aftermath of any attack.You should avoid public places where crowds gather including religious gatherings and insecure public spaces like markets and transport hubs. Happy Independence Day Nigeria.