By Charles Pemu 
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a heightened security alert for American citizens, specifically advising against non-essential travel to military and government facilities within Abuja. The advisory, released by the US Embassy on Monday, cites “increased global security concerns” and “unspecified global developments” as the catalyst for the updated guidance.
Under the new restrictions, all US Embassy personnel and their families are now prohibited from non-official visits to Nigerian military sites or other government venues in the capital. This measure underscores a reevaluation of movement around sensitive locations prompted by the current international climate.
American citizens residing in or visiting Nigeria are urged to remain exceptionally vigilant in public places. The alert specifically highlights locations frequently patronized by Westerners, expatriates, and government officials as areas requiring particular attention.
To bolster personal safety, the embassy advises US nationals to avoid large gatherings, maintain unpredictable daily routines, and familiarize themselves with emergency exits in any building they enter. Citizens are strongly encouraged to review and update their personal security plans.
Despite these new travel restrictions, the Consular Sections of both the US Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remain fully open and operational for standard services. For further information or assistance, American citizens are directed to visit the embassy’s official website.