{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/nigeria/abuja","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:08:10.121Z","place":{"city":"Abuja","country":"Nigeria","countryCode":"NG","lat":9.05785,"lon":7.49508},"safety":{"score":39,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":25,"confidence":0.78,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":35,"travellerSentiment":{"score":58,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling unsafe in some neighborhoods, especially at night, though many note that upscale areas like Maitama and Asokoro feel relatively secure during daylight hours.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":42,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":47,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While some upscale districts feel secure during daylight, crime rates and recent incidents indicate real danger in parts of the city, especially at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur in certain districts, particularly in poorly patrolled satellite towns and market areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in crowded places such as Wuse Market and major transport hubs"},"safeAreas":["Maitama","Asokoro","Wuse 2","Garki","Kubwa"],"avoidAreas":["Karu","Kubwa"],"scams":["Romance and advance-fee scams targeting travelers online","Fake police checkpoints demanding bribes","ATM skimming and card cloning at poorly secured machines"],"zones":[{"name":"Maitama","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with embassies and heavy security; generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Asokoro","level":"safe","note":"Diplomatic enclave with strong security presence; low risk for travelers"},{"name":"Wuse 2","level":"safe","note":"Upscale commercial district with good infrastructure; safe during daylight hours"},{"name":"Garki","level":"caution","note":"Government district with moderate risk after dark; stay alert in poorly lit areas"},{"name":"Wuse Market","level":"caution","note":"Busy market with pickpocket risk; keep belongings secure and avoid night visits"},{"name":"Kubwa","level":"caution","note":"Satellite town with rising petty crime; advisable to stay vigilant and limit night travel"},{"name":"Karu","level":"avoid","note":"High crime hotspot with frequent kidnappings and armed attacks; avoid entirely"},{"name":"Gwagwalada","level":"caution","note":"Mixed residential and commercial area; daytime is generally okay but be alert after dark"}]}}