The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert to its citizens over a possible terrorist threat targeting American facilities and institutions linked to the United States in the country.
The advisory, published on the embassy’s website on Monday, urged US nationals residing in or visiting Nigeria to adopt heightened security measures.
According to the notice, the potential threat concerns locations such as the US Embassy in Abuja, the US Consulate General in Lagos, and schools affiliated with the United States.
The mission advised American citizens to remain cautious and adopt precautionary steps when visiting these locations.
It recommended varying travel schedules and routes to avoid predictable patterns that could expose them to danger.
The embassy also advised citizens to stay alert in public places, keep a low profile and avoid large gatherings or protests.
In addition, US nationals were urged to review their personal security arrangements and keep their mobile phones charged to ensure they can respond quickly in case of emergencies.
Although the embassy did not reveal the origin of the threat, the warning comes at a time of rising global security concerns linked to recent tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
