The United States embassy in Nigeria has warned Americans in Nigeria to be cautious of their movement in response to elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja.
In a security alert issued today October 23, the US embassy advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert and avoid crowds.
The security alert in part reads:
“There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations.
The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice. Actions to Take: Avoid all non-essential travel or movement. Stay alert. Avoid crowds.
Review your personal security plans and keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency. Carry proper identification.”
Several attacks including the attack on the Kuje Correctional Centre as well as the one on the Presidential Guards Brigade in Abuja, have been recorded in recent times.
Similarly, the British Government also warned about the possibility of a terrorist attack in the nation’s capital.
The advisory issued yesterday by the United Kingdom Embassy in Abuja advised its citizens in Nigeria to stay alert and consider their movements carefully. The British government also urged its citizens to follow the local news and the advice of security authorities in order not to be victims of a terrorist attack.
