US expands travel warning for Nigeria due to violent crime and terrorism

independent.co.uk

US warns Americans against travel to Nigeria, expanding "do not travel" advisory to 23 states due to violent crime and terrorism. Five new states were added to the Level 4 warning. The advisory cites targeting of Americans and authorized departure of non-essential embassy staff. Despite the expanded warning, Nigeria's overall advisory remains Level 3, with the government disagreeing with the security assessment.


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