Britons Urged to Leave Niger Delta Amid Kidnap Fears

Britain has advised its nationals in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria to get out due to the worsening security situation and repeated kidnappings.

“We advise that the security situation in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states makes them unsafe for British nationals. We therefore advise British nationals to leave,” the Foreign Office said.


“If you stay, you do so at your own risk and should take professional security advice,” Britons were warned.

A Foreign Office spokeswoman told Agence France Presse that the majority of people in the oil-rich region were with companies and could consult the British High Commission there for help and advice.

AFX News Limited