Ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests slated for Monday, October 20 in the nation’s capital, the US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans.
In a statement published on its website on Friday, the Embassy cautioned that the protest could lead to disruptions and potential violence.
The embassy advised US citizens to steer clear of the protest areas and limit their movement across the city.
“The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest has called for peaceful demonstrations on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Abuja.
“There may be roadblocks, traffic congestion, and confrontations between police and protestors that could turn violent around Eagle Square and the Central Business District.
“The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to avoid this area and to severely limit all movement throughout the city on Monday, October 20th,” the statement read in part.
The embassy recommended that children stay home from school and that domestic staff who commute from outside Abuja not report to work on that day.
“The Embassy recommends children in Abuja stay home from school and domestic staff who travel from outside of Abuja to stay home as well,” it added.