BREAKING: UK Advice Citizens to Avoid Abuja

BY: News Peddlers 

The United Kingdom has updated its security advisory to its citizens, advising them to avoid all but necessary travel to the Federal Capital Territory.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice on Wednesday due to the increased threat of terrorist attacks in Abuja, People Gazette reports.

"British nationals are advised to remain vigilant, avoid non-essential travel within the city, and adhere to local news and security authorities' advice," the memo stated. "The British High Commission continues to provide essential services. The travel advice will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that it reflects the current situation in Abuja and Nigeria."

Other states in Nigeria that British nationals are advised against travel include Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Abia, Plateau, Taraba, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi State and non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers States.

Australia, Canada and Ireland have all issued security advisories to their nationals living in Nigeria, particularly those in the Federal Capital Territory.

The United States authorized the relocation of government employees and their families from Abuja on Wednesday in response to potential terrorist attacks.

Government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, bars, and hotels, according to the US Embassy, could be targeted soon.

Following the Boko Haram raid on Kuje Prison and an attack on the Presidential Guards Brigade at Bwari, which killed three elite officers, the capital has come under attack in recent months. Schools in the capital and neighboring states were closed in July due to security concerns.