Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - The United States Mission in Nigeria has advised American citizens to avoid ‘unnecessary travel to Nigerian military and government facilities’ due to increased global security concerns.
In a statement released on Monday, June 23, the American Embassy prohibited its employees and their families from visiting military sites or other governmentU.S issues security alert on Military and government facilities in Abuja
venues in the Nigerian capital unless for official
purposes.
This advisory came in the wake of unspecified global
developments that have prompted heightened security measures and a reevaluation
of movement around sensitive locations.
American citizens residing in or visiting Nigeria are urged
to remain vigilant in public places, particularly in locations frequented by
Westerners, expatriates, and government officials.
The embassy also advised avoiding large gatherings,
maintaining unpredictable routines, and being familiar with emergency exits in
buildings.
US nationals are encouraged to review their personal
security plans and exercise increased caution during their stay in Nigeria.
The statement read in part, “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.
“Actions to take: Stay alert in public places, with
particular attention to locations and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and
government officials frequent.
“Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary
travel. Avoid predictable routines. Familiarise yourself with emergency exits
when you enter buildings. Review your personal security plans.”
Despite the new restrictions, the Consular Sections of the
US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain open and
operational.
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