The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning American citizens in Nigeria about a potential terrorist threat aimed at U.S. facilities and institutions affiliated with the United States.
The advisory, published on the embassy’s website on Monday, urged U.S. nationals to heighten their security awareness and take precautionary steps when visiting American diplomatic missions and related establishments in the country.
According to the notice, the warning particularly concerns the embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, as well as 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 mission advised American citizens to adopt additional safety measures, including changing travel times and routes when going to the embassy, consulate, or U.S.-related schools.
It also urged them to stay alert in public places, maintain a low profile, review their personal security arrangements, and ensure their mobile devices remain charged for emergencies.
The embassy further recommended avoiding large gatherings and demonstrations while taking note of emergency exits when entering buildings.
However, the advisory did not specify the source of the suspected threat.
The alert comes amid heightened global security tensions following recent military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, which reportedly prompted retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran against countries aligned with Washington.
The development also follows protests staged in Lagos and several northern states by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, who condemned the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during the strikes.
Reports further indicated that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the Iranian leader’s wife, died from injuries allegedly sustained during the attacks on their residence in Tehran.
The warning also comes months after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly ordered airstrikes on suspected jihadist targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day.
