Here's your reality check :
The huge majority of the people are warm and welcoming - but don't go out because there is a small criminal element and should you be unfortunate enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time they will kidnap or rob you!
Nigeria is a great place - but there are curfews in place and you can't go out to certain places safely to experience it!
When was the last time you travelled from an hotel to the airport with armed guards?! If you take that argument to its conclusion you might as well drive with your eyes closed
Reality check required I think?!
The above applies to many places that have a bad reputation. South Africa and Colombia come to mind. All these countries have high crime level and security issues. If you want to be 100% safe, stay away and go the Falklands ..... on second thoughts, someone did that in 1978 .....