Nigeria: US Warns Nationals On Insecurity

Nigeria: US Warns Nationals On Insecurity

THE United States (US) Mission in Nigeria has issued an emergency message to inform their citizens of potential threats against their installations during the July 4 holiday week, reports AkanimoReports on Wednesday.

The US Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, is working with the authorities in Nigeria to implement additional security measures during this period

The embassy remains open to the public. Individuals visiting the embassy are advised to remain alert and bring to the attention of US and/or Nigerian authorities any suspicious activities, or seemingly "out of place" objects, including unattended packages.

All U. government personnel in Abuja continue to be restricted from going to places of worship and all commercial establishments adjacent to any place of worship, and are required to return to their residences by 12:00 midnight.

The security situation in Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable at the moment. The US Mission in Nigeria, therefore, strongly urges US citizens in Nigeria to be mindful of their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning.

US citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with their nearest embassy or Consulate. '' By enrolling, you make it easier for the US Embassy or Consulate to contact you in case of emergency'', the message said.

Citizens are instructed to contact the embassy in Abuja or the US Consulate General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions.

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