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  Re: Crackdown On Illegal Immigrants In Us
« #24 on: October 17, 2007, 08:19:17 PM »
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@dtw_sola wrote:
Here's Link: Copy and paste. For some reason, clickable link doesn't work.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&=1007029390590&a=KCountryAdvice&aid=1013618386298

Foreign & Commonwealth in London Embassy
Still Current at: 16 November 2007 
Updated: 21 October 2007 


[img]http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kimage/nigeria,0.gif[/img]  Nigeria
   

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Safety and Security  section (abduction 21 October).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.


SUMMARY


We advise against all travel to the Niger Delta(Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States, including Port Harcourt) and advise British nationals in these States to leave.  This is because of the very high risk of kidnapping, armed robbery and other armed attacks in these areas.  Since January 2006, 36 British nationals, (including one child), and more than 180 other foreign nationals have been kidnapped in the Niger Delta area, with one British national being killed.


We advise against all travel to riverine areas of Cross River State (i.e. the river and swamp locations on or close to, the coast accessible only by boat, but not by road).  We also advise against all but essential travel to Akwa Ibom State because of the high risk of kidnapping, armed robbery and other armed attacks.


If, despite this travel advice, you decide to travel to, or remain in, the Niger Delta or the riverine areas of Cross River State, you do so at your own risk.  Since 17 August 2007, a night time curfew has been in place in Port Harcourt. See the Terrorism/Security section of this advice for more details.


There is a high risk of kidnappings and other armed attacks in the Niger Delta to ships and oil-rigs at sea off the coast of the Delta.  In 2007 there has been an increase in attacks offshore.  There is also a risk of kidnapping in other States in south east Nigeria.  See the Sea Travel and Terrorism/Security sections of this advice for more details.


Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice.  Details and advice are circulated via the British High Commission's Community Liaison Officers' network.  We strongly advise British nationals staying in Nigeria for three months or more to register with the British High Commission.  See the General (Registration) section of this advice for more details.


The most common incidents for which British nationals required consular assistance in Nigeria in 2006, were attempts by scam artists to extract money.  Violent crime is also prevalent in the south of the country, including Lagos.  See the Crime (Scams) section of this travel advice for more details.


There is a general threat from terrorism in Nigeria.  There is reporting to suggest that terrorists may be planning attacks, which could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as Western official and commercial interests.  As a result the Nigerian authorities have reviewed security arrangements at Embassies and High Commissions in Abuja and Lagos.


Outbreaks of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in Nigeria have resulted in one human fatality.  See the Health (Avian Influenza) section of this advice and the Avian and Pandemic Influenza Factsheet for more details.


We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.   You should check that your insurance company provides personal insurance cover for you in Nigeria, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.   Check any exclusions.  Please see: the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.