ABUJA, Nigeria — The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh security alert urging American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This follows heightened global security concerns prompting tighter movement restrictions around sensitive locations.
In a statement released Monday, the U.S. Embassy announced that all embassy personnel and their families are now barred from visiting military sites or other government venues in Abuja unless on official duty.
The alert did not specify the exact nature of the global developments, but cited increased international security threats as the reason behind the move.
“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 statement read.
American citizens currently residing in or traveling to Nigeria are advised to exercise heightened caution, particularly in public areas frequented by Western nationals, expatriates, and government officials. The embassy also recommended avoiding large gatherings, adopting unpredictable routines, and being familiar with emergency exits in public buildings.
“Actions to take: Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent. Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel,” the embassy warned.
Despite the restrictions, the Consular Sections of both the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain fully operational. U.S. citizens in need of assistance or further information are encouraged to consult the embassy’s official website.
This advisory comes amid rising global tensions, adding to growing caution around security protocols in foreign diplomatic missions.
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