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Whether traveling from the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, or South Korea, the Nigeria travel advisory warns against traveling to this country due to the increased risk of crime, terrorism, public disorder, kidnapping, and maritime piracy. Some parts of the country are labeled extremely risky, including the following states: Borno, Yobe, northern Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers. As a consequence, visiting these locations is not recommended unless having private security services.

Armed robbery, physical attack, carjacking, kidnappings for ransom, hostage taking, burglary, and sexual assault are the most common perils across the country. Since they are considered high-value targets, the most susceptible people to a threat are foreigners (tourists, business people, VIPs, NGOs, media, and employees in the oil and gas sector). Thus, terrorist and crime groups target these individuals and kidnap them for ransom, which is a primary source of income for these criminals. For instance, in the recent kidnapping of a trader in Lagos state, the ransom is N10 million (over 20.000 USD).

Remember that traveling alone throughout the country is dangerous since armed gangs use malicious tactics to rob or abduct people, such as illegal checkpoints where criminals fraudulently pose as members of the Nigerian army or Nigerian police force. Apart from road ambushes, criminals attack commercial ships transiting the Gulf of Guinea and Port Harcourt and abduct crew members. According to the UN, the Gulf of Guinea is the most dangerous hot spot in the world concerning piracy—95% of maritime kidnappings occur in this area.

Other than that, Boko Haram continues its terrorist campaign in the country's north. For instance, Boko Haram assaults on employees of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) prompted this oil company to halt the search for crude petroleum in the Chad Basin. However, the Inspector General of the Nigerian Law Enforcement Agency warned that this extremist Islamic organization could target civilian infrastructure and military compounds country-wide. Overall, the personal protection of visitors to any part of Nigeria is at stake, and adequate security measures such as travel insurance, trip planning, and executive protection Nigeria are highly suggested.

How much do bodyguards cost in Nigeria?

Speaking of pricing, a professional ex-pat close protection officer can cost between 300 and 1.000 USD daily, depending on task requirements (duration, equipment, threat, risk, client demands, etc.). Our company also always assigns local support (police officers or security professionals) that is vetted and fit for purpose. Don't fall for offers made by bogus bodyguard firms since you will get a false sense of security and end up with unwanted and unnecessary costs.