US Embassy in Abuja

 The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a security alert advising American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities in Abuja, citing heightened global security concerns.

The advisory, released by the U.S. Embassy on Monday, comes amid what it described as “increased security concerns arising from current global developments.” As a precaution, all embassy personnel and their families are now prohibited from visiting military installations or other government venues in the Nigerian capital unless on official business.

Though the alert did not specify the nature of the global developments prompting the warning, the embassy stressed the need for increased vigilance among U.S. nationals in Nigeria, particularly in areas frequented by Westerners, expatriates, and government officials.

The advisory urged Americans to avoid large gatherings, reduce unnecessary travel, and refrain from maintaining predictable routines. Citizens were also advised to familiarise themselves with emergency exits in buildings and review their personal security plans.

“Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, U.S. Mission Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that all U.S. 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,” the statement read.

Despite the security restrictions, the Consular Sections of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain open and operational. U.S. citizens in Nigeria seeking further information or consular assistance are advised to consult the embassy’s official website.