The United States, US, Embassy in Nigeria has warned of an imminent Boko haram attack
in Abuja.
The US embassy in an emergency message urged its citizen’s resident
or doing business
in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to be security cautious.
The mission said information available at its disposal points in the direction of Boko Haram
as the possible attackers. According to the embassy, the attackers’ likely targets would be
hotels frequently visited by Westerners.
It, however, disclosed that there is no additional information about the exact timing of the
planned attacks. The embassy said, “We advise all U.S. citizens to review their personal
security plans, remain aware of their surroundings, including local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Embassy in
Abuja or the U. S. Consulate General in Lagos.”
in Abuja.
Boko haram |
in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to be security cautious.
The mission said information available at its disposal points in the direction of Boko Haram
as the possible attackers. According to the embassy, the attackers’ likely targets would be
hotels frequently visited by Westerners.
It, however, disclosed that there is no additional information about the exact timing of the
planned attacks. The embassy said, “We advise all U.S. citizens to review their personal
security plans, remain aware of their surroundings, including local events, monitor local news stations for updates, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Embassy in
Abuja or the U. S. Consulate General in Lagos.”