The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a heightened security advisory, warning American citizens in Abuja to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities due to increased global security concerns.
In a statement released on Monday, the US Embassy mentioned that all diplomatic personnel and their families are now barred from visiting military sites and other Nigerian government venues in the capital unless for official purposes.
While the alert did not specify the exact nature of the global developments prompting the warning, it follows a recent wave of international security threats and intelligence assessments that have placed sensitive installations under close scrutiny.
“The US Mission is taking this step out of an abundance of caution,” the embassy noted, urging American citizens in Nigeria to “remain vigilant in public spaces, especially locations frequently visited by Western nationals, expatriates, and Nigerian government officials.”
The advisory follows the volatile security environment in and around Abuja and serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges foreign missions face in the current shifting global threat landscapes.
