Prince Harry flies to Nigerian no go zone famed for armed bandits and ... trends now
Prince Harry travelled alone when he visited a military hospital in Kaduna, a region dubbed a no go zone by the Foreign and Commonwealth development office, MailOnline can reveal.
Harry, who has questioned his own security in the UK, flew to the hospital around 120 miles north west of Abuja and apologised on his arrival that he had left Meghan back in the capital of the west African country.
After being welcomed by dancers on a red carpet, Harry told the audience: 'I'm sorry that I didn't bring my wife.
'The focus here in Kaduna is the wounded, injured and sick men and women who serve in Nigerian forces and keep people safe.'
Sources told the Mail that Meghan had a private engagement and was due to meet up with harry on his return later on Friday.
Prince Harry travelled without Meghan to Kaduna state in Nigeria, an area marked as a no-go zone by the UK Foreign Office
Harry dressed up in outfit of a traditional waistcoat and a ‘Big Gown’ which he needed help getting over his head
He was also presented with two paintings — one of him and his late mother Princess Diana and another of him and wife Meghan
Harry toured around six wards full of wounded servicemen
The royal gave one of the recuperating young men in the ward a thumbs up
He shook hands with around 50 former service personnel, assuring them:' You are going to get better, get back on your feet.'
The Duke of Sussex visited the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital on Friday
Prince Harry gesturing after visiting the Kaduna State Government House in Kaduna, Nigeria
Despite having previously been concerned about his security in the UK, the Duke of Sussex visited the high risk zone, which is known for kidnappings and rapes
Harry with Kaduna Governor Uba Sani at the Kaduna State Government House
Harry getting into a car on his visit to Kaduna. The Sussexes entourage consists of over ten vehicles
Kaduna is one of the country's most dangerous states, with nearly 2,000 abductions recorded in 2020, as well as reports of sexual violence including rape.
The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the area, which is partly ruled by armed bandits.
Before he left, Harry was given two paintings — one of him and his late mother Princess Diana and another of him and wife Meghan.
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Then he was asked to put on another gift — an outfit of a traditional waistcoat and a ‘Big Gown’ which he needed help getting over his head.
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