Below is a list of 10 States in Nigeria you ought to avoid either for the purpose of travelling, relocating or visiting.
These areas are known for turmoil, domestic violence, high crime rates, poverty, and a filthy atmosphere, kidnapping, herdsmen killings, ritual killings, suicide bombings, ethnic clashes, carjackings, banditry, and terrorism which makes them dangerous.
1. BORNO STATE
Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Yobe to the west, Gombe to the southwest, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon, its northern border forms part of the national border with Niger, and its northeastern border forms all of the national border with Chad, being the only Nigerian state to border three foreign countries.
Maiduguri City, Chibok is the most dangerous city to live in Nigeria. Boko Haram insurgency began in 2009, with Borno being the worst-affected area
2. ADAMAWA STATE
Adamawa State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon. It takes its name from the historic emirate of Adamawa, with the emirate’s old capital of Yola serving as the capital city of Adamawa State.
A measles outbreak was reported in an internally displaced persons camp in January 2015. Adamawa State has been badly impacted by the Boko Haram insurgency.
In January 2012, Boko Haram attacked Gombi, Mubi and Yola. By 2014, the state became home to camps housing an estimated 35,000 internally displaced people fleeing violence from Boko Haram in locations including Mubi, Madagali, Askira Uba, Bama and Gwoza in the states of Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe.
3. KANO STATE
Kano State (Hausa: Jihar Kano) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country and according to the national census done in 2006, Kano State is the most populous in Nigeria.
The recent official estimates taken in 2016 by the National Bureau of Statistics found that Kano State was still the largest state by population in Nigeria.
Kano was once one of Nigeria’s most tranquil states, but due to endemic poverty, unemployment, inadequate education, and inequality, armed banditry, abduction, herdsmen-farmer conflict, and intercommunal violence have all increased dramatically.
4. BAUCHI STATE
Bauchi State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the east, and Kaduna to the west. It takes its name from the historic town of Bauchi, which also serves as its capital city.
The city of Bauchi is ranked as the fourth most dangerous place to travel in Nigeria today, due to an extremely high rate of kidnapping, banditry, killing and terrorism plaguing the state on a daily basis.
5. RIVERS STATE
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria. Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders includes; Anambra and Imo on the north, Abia and Akwa Ibom on the east, and Bayelsa and Delta on the west.
Cult-related criminality has increased dramatically since 2014. On 9 April 2019 a criminal gang invaded Bere community and shot dead 9 people, residents told Amnesty International. Mr Sorle Deekae and Chief Lucky Micah were some of those killed.
At least, 20 other people were reported to have been killed in other communities including Kaani-babe in series of attacks. In May 2019, 20 people were murdered in an attack on Kono-boue community, according to villagers and community leaders.
6. SOKOTO STATE
Sokoto State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the extreme northwest of the country on the national border with the Republic of the Niger.
Staff and students of Usmanu Dan Fodio University, Sokoto (UDUS), Sokoto State, recently woke up to see strange signs posted in strategic locations within the campus, sparking fear of impending attacks by suspected cultists which was so terrifying.
7. JIGAWA STATE
Jigawa State is famous for the Dutsen Habude cave paintings in the town of Birnin Kudu, which have been dated back to the Neolithic period. The town of Hadejia (formerly Biram) is notable as being one of the traditional “seven true Hausa states”.
The level of insecurities in jigawa is very high due too high rate of killing and many more insurgencies. They are also prone to common disease.
According to the jigawa police department, more than 42 civilians were killed is various attacks by non-state actors in Jigawa State in the Month of March and Jigawa State Ministry of Health said 595 people died from 21,877 cholera cases recorded in the state in 2021 so many cases like this have emerged so far.
8. IMO STATE
Imo State is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the east and south, and Abia State to the west. It takes its name from the Imo River which flows along the state’s eastern border.
Many crisis have surfaced in the past, The people of Imo state carried out the Otokoto riots of 1996, which was a statewide protest in response to the serial kidnappings and murders occurring in Imo at that point in time and one of the most remarkable riots that took place in Imo state that led into destruction of properties was the #ENDSARS protest. This protest which started peacefully not only in Imo state led to riots and destruction of police stations, and killing of security personnel.
9. GOMBE STATE
Gombe State is a state in northeastern Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by the state of Borno and Yobe, to the south by Taraba State, to the southeast by Adamawa State, and to the west by Bauchi State.
There is a high incidence of crime in gombe, including armed robbery, assault, kidnapping, terrorism, and maritime crime and piracy. The homicide rate is very high in many parts of the country, especially northern parts. There is also ongoing potential for civil unrest in Nigeria.
The FCDO advise against all travel to Gombe State, Violent attacks are frequent and there is a high threat of kidnap.
10. EDO STATE
Edo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the southern region of the country. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. Edo State is the 22th largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state’s capital and city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country’s rubber industry.
Out of all the states in Nigeria, Edo state has by far the highest rate of recorded cultism cases. It can be really dangerous to live in Edo State because there are always clashes between violent groups which results in bloodshed among inhabitants in places like Auchi, Benin, etc.
SUMMARY
The above states mention are the most dangerous areas in Nigeria so if at all you’re traveling there be cautious.
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