…warns ‘targets may include Govt buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organisations’
The United States Embassy in Nigeria, on Sunday, warned Americans in the country to be cautious of their movement in response to elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja.
US, in a security alert issued on Sunday, advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert and avoid crowded environment.
According to the statement, “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations.
“The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice. Actions to Take: Avoid all non-essential travel or movement. Stay alert. Avoid crowds.
“Review your personal security plans and keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency. Carry proper identification.”
Some months ago, Abuja was gripped by tension when terrorists overran the Kuje Correctional Centre and set free 800 inmates, including all the Boko Haram suspects in detention.
Also recently, terrorists killed troops of the Presidential Guards Brigade in an ambush in Abuja.
Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, had ordered the tightening of security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in order to fortify the nation’s capital against terrorists.
There have been several leaked memos of intelligence agencies on the plots to attack the nation’s capital.