U.S. Embassy Warns Of Possible Terror Threat Targeting American Facilities And Schools In Nigeria
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has raised an alert over a potential terrorist threat that could target American facilities and schools linked to the U.S. in the country. In a security advisory published on its website on Monday, the embassy said the notice was meant to notify U.S. citizens living in or visiting Nigeria about possible dangers and urged them to be extra cautious around American diplomatic locations and institutions connected to the United States. According to the advisory, American nationals should remain vigilant when visiting the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and schools associated with 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 Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens take additional precautions when travelling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools, to include varying times and routes.” The mission further encouraged U.S. citizens to change their travel schedules and routes, avoid predictable routines, and ensure their mobile phones remain charged for emergency situations. “Be aware of your surroundings, keep a low profile, review your personal security plans, vary your regular routes, keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency, stay alert in public places, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and familiarise yourself with emergency exits when entering buildings.” The embassy did not disclose where the threat originated from. The advisory comes as the United States recently issued broader global security warnings following attacks carried out by Washington and Israel against Iran, which has retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting countries aligned with the U.S. in the region.
