The United States’ Mission in Nigeria has warned all Americans to stay away from all military and government facilities in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja.
In an advisory on its website on Sunday, the mission said the security warning was crucial in light of current global developments.
The mission prohibited embassy staff members from unofficial visit to any government or military facility in Abuja.
“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, U.S. Mission Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that all U.S.
“Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time,” the mission stated.
The mission advised its citizens to stay alert in public places, with particular attention to location and venues where westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.
It also urged American nationals to avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel, avoid predictable routines, familiarise themselves with emergency exits in buildings, and to review personal security plans.
The mission said that despite the warning, the Consular Sections of Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos remained open.