Tuesday March 10, 2026
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The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting US facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country.
In a notice released by the embassy in Abuja, US citizens were advised to take extra precautions when visiting American diplomatic premises and institutions linked to the United States.
The alert specifically mentioned the US Embassy Abuja and the US Consulate General Lagos, urging American nationals to remain vigilant and adopt additional security measures while travelling to these locations.
According to the embassy, citizens should vary their travel routes and times, avoid predictable routines, and remain alert to their surroundings to reduce potential risks.
“U.S. citizens should take additional precautions when travelling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools,” the notice said.
(TheGuardian)
