US Issues Travel Alert On 17 States

The US Department of State yesterday issued a stern warning to its citizens not to visit Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states during the February elections.
It said in a statement on its website tagged, ‘Nigeria Travel Warning,’ that the security situation in North-East Nigeria “remains fluid and unpredictable. “
“The US Department of State strongly urges US citizens in Nigeria to consider their own personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their travel plans. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning for Nigeria dated August 11, 2014,” the statement read.
The US said based on safety and security risk assessments, the Embassy maintains restrictions for travel by US officials to those states listed, warning that officials must receive advance clearance by the US Mission for any travel deemed as mission essential.

L-R: Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi with All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside and his wife, Elima, during the governorship campaign flag off at Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, yesterday.