The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat targeting U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country.
In a security notice issued Monday, the embassy urged American citizens in Nigeria to take additional precautions when visiting its diplomatic missions and affiliated institutions.
The alert advised U.S. nationals to exercise increased vigilance when traveling to the embassy in Abuja and the United States Consulate General Lagos, as well as schools affiliated with 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 notice said.
“The embassy recommends that U.S. citizens take additional precautions when traveling to the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos and U.S.-affiliated schools, including varying times and routes.”
The embassy also advised Americans to remain aware of their surroundings, avoid predictable routines and ensure their mobile phones are charged in case of emergencies.
It further urged citizens to review their personal security plans, maintain a low profile in public places, avoid crowds and demonstrations and familiarize themselves with emergency exits when entering buildings.
The embassy did not provide details about the source of the threat.
The warning comes amid heightened global security concerns following recent tensions involving the United States and Iran.
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks against countries aligned with the United States after strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel targeted locations in Iran.
The alert also follows protests in Lagos and several northern Nigerian states by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, who condemned the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in strikes by the United States and Israel.
Separately, reports indicated that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Khamenei, died from injuries sustained during recent U.S. and Israeli strikes at her residence in Tehran.
The development also comes after U.S. President Donald Trump previously ordered military strikes targeting jihadist groups in Nigeria.
