US Embassy Alerts Americans in Nigeria of Possible Terror Threat to Facilities and Schools

The US Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security advisory warning of a potential terrorist threat targeting US diplomatic facilities and US-affiliated schools in the country. Citizens are urged to take extra precautions and stay vigilant. The advisory specifically cautions US citizens when traveling to the Embassy in Abuja, the Consulate General in Lagos, and any schools affiliated with the United States. It does not disclose the exact source or timing of the threat, but stresses the importance of heightened security awareness. Recommended safety measures include varying travel routes and times, maintaining awareness of surroundings, avoiding predictable routines, and keeping personal security plans up to date. The Embassy also advises keeping phones charged, knowing emergency exits, and steering clear of large crowds or demonstrations. In a related notice, the US Embassy in Abuja cancelled all visa appointments on March 4, 2026, citing concerns over possible protests in the Federal Capital Territory.

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