The
United States on Tuesday warned of possible attacks against expatriates and
foreign visitors in Abuja and possibly Lagos too, during the public holidays marking the end of the
Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The United States issued this warning on its embassy’s website, which
says “The U.S Mission in Nigeria advises that groups associated with terrorist
activity might be planning attacks against hotels in Abuja and p frequented by
international visitors, including those located on waterfronts, during the
Eid-al-Fitr holidays.”
Tuesday
and Wednesday have been declared public holidays in Nigeria and the traditional
end of a month of fasting and prayer is marked by the celebrations across the
country.
The US
in its warning said it is unusually specific but not the first about possible
attacks in locations frequented by expatriates.
The US
Embassy’s latest warning did not mention a specific group but urged its citizens
to “review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings,
including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates”.
For more information about the warning, click here.
Labels: Unites States Alarms About Possible Attacks in Abuja, Unites States Alarms About Possible Attacks in Lagos
