US Govt Raises Fresh Alarm Over Possible Terrorist Attack In Abuja, Reveals Targets

The United States of America has issued a fresh warning about the possibility of a terrorist attack in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Naija News reports the advisory was issued in a statement on Sunday by the US Embassy in Abuja.

As a result of the development, the Embassy announced that it would offer reduced services until further notice and urged American citizens to avoid non-essential movements.

The statement added that possible targets by the terrorists may include government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations.

According to the statement from the Embassy, “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations. The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice.”

Recommended Action

The US Embassy went further to warn American citizens to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert, avoid crowds, review their personal security plans and keep their cell phones charged in case of emergency.

It added that proper identification should also be carried by concerned persons.