{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nigeria/abuja","updatedAt":"2026-09-23T18:06:59.032Z","place":{"city":"Abuja","country":"Nigeria","countryCode":"NG","lat":9.05785,"lon":7.49508},"safety":{"score":37,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":23,"confidence":0.84,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":35,"travellerSentiment":{"score":47,"label":"Mixed to cautious","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate unease about safety, particularly after dark, though some note that central districts feel relatively secure during the day with precautions.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":46,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":1,"display":"1.0%","year":"2014","score":98,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":6.285580522113409,"display":"6.3 / million","year":"2021","score":50,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":17.2,"display":"17.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":48,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":31.6874346,"display":"32/100","year":"2024","score":32,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":39.6344736,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":25.2937973,"display":"25/100","year":"2024","score":25,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":31.7683438,"display":"32/100","year":"2024","score":32,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":44.8748237,"display":"45/100","year":"2024","score":45,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":44.1328988,"display":"44/100","year":"2024","score":44,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":2690000,"display":"2.7M residents","year":null,"score":55,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":61,"display":"US AQI 61 · Moderate","year":null,"score":85,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":1,"display":"1 notice · max Watch","year":null,"score":84,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":5,"display":"5 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2004","score":30,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":30,"display":"September: highs ~30°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":1,"display":"1 active alert · Flood (green)","year":null,"score":96,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":3,"display":"Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":25,"source":"CA / US"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":34,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":45,"display":"45 / 100 (Mixed to cautious)","year":null,"score":45,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/diphtheria-sub-saharan-africa"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[{"kind":"Flood","severity":"green","title":"flood alert in Nigeria","distanceKm":321}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — Abuja is not safe for visitors due to elevated risks of robbery, pickpocketing, and terrorism, with official advisories urging reconsideration of travel.","summary":"Abuja's composite safety index is 31/100, reflecting moderate to high crime and terrorism risks despite relatively better everyday hazards and health conditions. Visitors face notable threats from armed robbery and bag-snatching, particularly in less secure neighborhoods and after dark, while government advisories from the US, UK, and Canada all recommend avoiding non-essential travel. Recent security alerts confirm persistent risks to foreigners within the city.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery at gunpoint is prevalent, especially targeting visitors in isolated areas and after dark; cooperation advised if confronted."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded areas and markets, with phones and wallets as common targets."},"safeAreas":["Maitama","Asokoro"],"avoidAreas":["Karu (high armed robbery and mugging risk)","Nyanya (frequent violent crime and kidnapping reports)"],"scams":["Fraudulent credit card use shortly after hotel payments","Fake police checkpoints demanding bribes","Advance-fee and romance scams targeting foreigners"],"zones":[{"name":"Maitama","level":"safe","note":"Diplomatic enclave with strong security presence; lowest crime risk for visitors"},{"name":"Asokoro","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with gated compounds and regular patrols; safe for daytime and nighttime movement"},{"name":"Central Business District (CBD)","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic increases pickpocketing risk; avoid walking alone after dark despite daytime safety"},{"name":"Wuse","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub with moderate robbery and theft risk; exercise caution at night and avoid isolated areas"},{"name":"Garki","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area with elevated robbery reports; remain alert, especially near markets and transport hubs"},{"name":"Jabi","level":"caution","note":"Lakefront area popular with visitors; petty theft reported, avoid poorly lit paths after sunset"},{"name":"Karu","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of armed robbery and muggings; avoid non-essential travel, particularly at night"},{"name":"Nyanya","level":"avoid","note":"Frequent reports of violent crime and kidnapping risks; not recommended for visitors after dark"}]}}