Following President Bola Tinubu’s alleged failure to protect Nigerians, the United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country.
In a notice released on Monday, the embassy said it was informing U.S. citizens in Nigeria about a potential terrorist threat and advised them to take extra safety precautions, especially when visiting American diplomatic missions and institutions connected to the United States.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in Nigeria,” the advisory stated.
The embassy urged Americans to exercise heightened vigilance when travelling to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.
It recommended that citizens vary their travel routes and travel times to avoid predictable patterns that could make them vulnerable. Americans were also advised to remain aware of their surroundings at all times and avoid predictable routines.
The security alert further encouraged U.S. citizens to keep a low profile in public places, stay alert in crowded areas, and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings where security risks may increase.
Other precautions listed in the advisory include keeping mobile phones fully charged in case of emergencies and familiarising themselves with emergency exits when entering buildings.
Despite the warning, the embassy noted that the consular section of its mission in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos remain open and continue to provide services.
The embassy also advised U.S. citizens to keep monitoring its official website for updates and provided contact channels for those who may need assistance or more information about the security situation in Nigeria.
