Nigeria Travel Advisory: Enugu State

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ENUGU | SURFACE AREA IN KM2 (7,161) |

Enugu, usually referred to as Enugu State to distinguish it from the city of Enugu, is a state in southeastern Nigeria, created in 1991 from part of the old Anambra State.

Its capitaland largest city is Enugu, from which the state derives its name.

The principal cities in the state are Enugu, Ohum, Ezeagu, Ngwo, Nsukka, Agbani, Awgu, Aninri and Udi.

Travel Advisory: June 2021

With the proscribed group IPOB and its affiliate Eastern Security Network considerably active within the state, government security forces (GSF) are at high alert.

Oruku community, Nkanu East LGA carries higher risk levels due to repeated attacks by gunmen on communities and GSF within that axis.

The state also records an active protest culture within the Enugu metropolis proper, and large gatherings may carry attendant levels of increased risk.

Travellers are advised to operate with caution, and overt displays of government security force presence or affiliations may be ill-advised.

Attacks by armed criminal groups have also been recorded in Igga community, Uzo-Uwani LGA, and travel along that general area may require additional layers of security to ensure safety.

Night-time travel within the state is not advised and general business travel may be within the hours of 0800hrs-1700hrs.

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