The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of possible terrorist threats targeting American facilities and schools affiliated with the U.S. in the country.
In a security notice issued on its website on Monday, the embassy said the advisory was meant to alert U.S. citizens in Nigeria to potential risks and urged them to take additional precautions when visiting American diplomatic missions and affiliated institutions.
The notice advised U.S. citizens to exercise heightened vigilance when travelling to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and schools linked to the United States.
“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 statement said.
“The Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens take additional precautions when travelling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools, to include varying times and routes.”
The embassy urged American nationals to avoid predictable routines, vary their travel times and routes, and keep their mobile phones charged in case of emergencies.
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It also advised them to remain alert and maintain a low profile.
“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 familiarise yourself with emergency exits when entering buildings,” the notice added.
The embassy did not disclose the source of the threat.
The warning comes amid heightened global security concerns following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, which Tehran has responded to with missile and drone strikes against U.S.-aligned countries.
The development also follows protests in Lagos and several northern states by members of the Islamic Movement, who condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of the late Iranian leader, died from injuries sustained during the recent strikes on her residence in Tehran.
The warning also comes months after Donald Trump reportedly ordered airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day, saying the operation targeted jihadist groups.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
