The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert warning of a possible terrorist threat targeting American diplomatic facilities and schools affiliated with the United States in the country.
In a notice published on Monday, the embassy advised U.S. citizens living in or visiting Nigeria to exercise heightened caution when travelling to U.S. facilities and institutions linked to the American government.
According to the alert, potential targets include the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the U.S. Consulate General Lagos in 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 stated.
The embassy urged American nationals to adopt extra security precautions, including varying travel routes and times when visiting diplomatic missions or affiliated institutions.
The embassy advised U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and avoid predictable routines, stressing the importance of personal security awareness.
Among the safety measures recommended are staying alert in public places, avoiding crowds and demonstrations, reviewing personal security plans, and ensuring mobile phones remain fully charged for emergencies.
It also encouraged individuals to familiarize themselves with emergency exits when entering buildings and to maintain a low public profile.
The embassy, however, did not disclose the specific source or details of the alleged threat.
The warning comes amid heightened global security tensions following military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, which reportedly triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region.
In Nigeria, the development coincides with protests in parts of Lagos and several northern states by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, who condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the strikes.
Reports also indicated that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of the Iranian leader, died from injuries sustained during the attacks on her residence in Tehran.
Security analysts say the embassy’s advisory highlights growing concerns over the potential spillover of global geopolitical tensions into other regions, including West Africa.
Authorities have not announced any specific restrictions in Nigeria following the alert, but the embassy’s notice urges American citizens to remain cautious and stay informed about security developments.
