- The US Department of State has expanded its “do not travel” advisory for Nigeria, now encompassing 23 of the country's 36 states.
- Five additional states – Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger, and Taraba – were added to the Level 4 warning on April 8, increasing the total from 18.
- The advisory highlights prevalent violent crime, terrorism, and kidnapping, noting that Americans are often targeted due to being perceived as wealthy.
- Non-emergency US government employees and their family members have been authorized to depart the US embassy in Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation.
- While many states are Level 4, Nigeria as a whole, including its business hub Lagos, maintains a Level 3 “reconsider travel” advisory, with the Nigerian government disputing the overall security assessment.
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