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Viewing cable 08STATE126809, TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA

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08STATE126809 2008-12-02 18:26 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Secretary of State
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 126809 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC NI
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - NIGERIA 
 
1.  The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of 
the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends avoiding 
all but essential travel to the Niger Delta states of 
Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers.  Violent crime is a problem 
in Lagos and other large cities as well as on the roads 
between cities.  Tension between some Muslim and 
Christian communities, and between ethnic groups, 
occasionally results in violence, but is not directed 
specifically against American citizens.  This replaces 
the Travel Warning for Nigeria dated October 30, 2007, to 
note restrictions on travel to the Delta region due to 
violence and to clarify regions of concern. 
 
2.  American citizens should defer all but essential 
travel to the Niger Delta states of Bayelsa, Delta, and 
Rivers because of the continued risks of kidnapping, 
robbery, and other armed attacks in these areas, 
especially against oil-related facilities and other 
infrastructure.  A loose alliance of militant groups has 
conducted a number of attacks, mostly in Rivers state, 
against oil installations and posts of the Nigerian 
military's Joint Task Force (JTF), which is attempting to 
eradicate the militant camps.  Since January 2008, over 
44 foreign national oil workers or businesspeople in 
parts of the Niger Delta region have been kidnapped from 
off-shore and land-based oil facilities, residential 
compounds, and public roadways.  The Nigerian government 
considers militant camps and surrounding areas in the 
Delta region states of Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and 
Rivers to be conflict areas.  Travel by foreigners to 
these areas without prior consultation and coordination 
with local security authorities is not recommended, as 
the Nigerian Government may see this activity as 
inappropriate and potentially illegal.  Nigerian 
authorities detained six American citizens, including 
journalists, on six separate occasions, in this same 
region in 2008.  The Nigerian government interrogated 
these Americans for lengthy periods without bringing 
formal charges, and ultimately deported them. 
Journalists are required to obtain a license from the 
Ministry of Information prior to traveling to conflict 
areas in the Niger Delta region states. 
 
3.  Many foreign oil companies operating in the Niger 
Delta states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers 
have implemented "essential travel only" policies for 
their personnel.  The U.S. Mission currently requires 
advance permission for U.S. Government travel to these 
states, as well as the states of Edo and Imo, given the 
safety and security risk assessments, and the U.S. 
Embassy or Consulate's limited ability to provide 
assistance to people detained by Nigerian authorities in 
these states.  American citizens who are resident in 
these Niger Delta states are advised to review their 
personal security in light of the information contained 
in this Travel Warning when deciding whether to remain. 
 
4.  Violent crime committed by individuals and gangs, as 
well as by some persons wearing police and military 
uniforms, is an ongoing problem, especially at night. 
Crime is particularly acute in Lagos.  Traveling outside 
of major cities during hours of darkness is not 
recommended due to both crime and road safety concerns. 
Visitors to Nigeria, including American citizens, have 
been victims of armed robbery on the airport road from 
Lagos and Abuja during both daylight and nighttime hours. 
Some visitors and resident Americans have experienced 
armed muggings, assaults, burglary, kidnappings, and 
extortion, often involving violence, as well as 
carjackings, roadblock robberies, and armed break-ins. 
 
 
STATE 00126809  002 OF 002 
 
 
5.  Religious tension between some Muslim and Christian 
communities occasionally results in acts of isolated 
communal violence that could erupt quickly and without 
warning.  So far, American citizens have not been 
directly targeted.  The states of Kano and Kaduna are 
particularly volatile.  Rival ethnic groups have clashed 
violently in Delta state around Warri city and in North- 
Central Plateau state. 
 
6.  U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Nigeria are 
strongly advised to register through the State 
Department's travel registration website, 
https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs.  Americans 
without Internet access may register directly with the 
nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, 
American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or 
Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. 
U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or 
the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date 
information on any restrictions.  The U.S. Embassy in 
Abuja is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The U.S. Consulate General 
in Lagos is open Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 
p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The U.S. Embassy 
in Abuja can be contacted by phone at [234](9)461-4000. 
American citizens may contact the U.S. Consulate General 
in Lagos at [234](1)460-3600.  You may also visit the 
U.S. Mission's website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/. 
 
7.  U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of 
State's most recent Country Specific Information for 
Nigeria and the Worldwide Caution, which are located on 
the Department's web site at 
http://www.travel.state.gov.  Up-to-date information on 
safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1- 
888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or for 
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line 
at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday 
(except U.S. federal holidays). 
RICE