Embassy Cites Global Security Threats as Reason for Heightened Caution in Nigeria’s Capital
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a new security alert urging all American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities in Abuja, amid rising global security concerns.
🔒 Embassy Restricts Movement of Staff and Families in Abuja
In a statement released on Monday, the US Embassy in Abuja said all embassy personnel and their families are currently prohibited from visiting military sites or other government buildings in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory unless it is for official business.
According to the embassy, the advisory was prompted by “current global developments” that have triggered increased risks and necessitated stricter security protocols around sensitive locations.
⚠ Citizens Urged to Stay Vigilant
US citizens in Nigeria, especially in Abuja, are being urged to:
Stay alert in public spaces, especially where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials are known to gather
- Avoid large gatherings and limit non-essential travel
- Avoid predictable routines
- Learn the emergency exits in the buildings they visit
- Review and update their personal security plans
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“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, US Mission Nigeria informs US citizens that all US 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 embassy stated.
🏢 US Consular Services Remain Operational
Despite the restrictions, both the US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain fully open and operational. Citizens needing assistance or more information have been advised to visit the official US Embassy in Nigeria website.
This alert comes at a time when multiple countries are heightening security awareness due to ongoing international tensions and rising threats to diplomatic missions and public infrastructure.
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