American citizens asked to avoid Military, Govt. facilities in Abuja

The United States’ Mission in Nigeria has warned its citizens to stay away from all military and government facilities in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja

In an advisory on its website, 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.

Meanwhile, the US State Department has issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling or living abroad at an increased security risk.

“The conflict between Israel and Iran has resulted in disruptions to travel and periodic closure of airspace across the Middle East. There is the potential for demonstrations against US citizens and interests abroad,” the State Department’s security alert said.

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