US Embassy Flags Terror Threats Targeting Schools, Public Facilities In Nigeria

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a warning about a potential terrorist threat directed at U.S facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country.

In a security advisory published on its website on Monday, the embassy said the notice was meant to alert U.S citizens in Nigeria about possible security risks and urged them to take extra precautions when visiting American diplomatic missions and related institutions.

The advisory urged American nationals to remain vigilant when travelling to U.S offices in Abuja and Lagos, as well as U.S affiliated schools.

“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 traveling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S. affiliated schools, to include varying times and routes,” the statement read.

The embassy also advised its citizens to avoid predictable travel routines, vary their routes and schedules, and keep their mobile phones fully charged in case of emergencies.

“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 familiarize yourself with emergency exits when entering buildings,” it said.

However, the embassy did not disclose the source of the potential threat.

The advisory comes amid heightened global security concerns following tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, after Washington and Tel Aviv reportedly carried out attacks on Iranian targets, which were followed by missile and drone responses from Tehran against U.S aligned countries.