Ahead this year’s Easter
celebration, the United States Department of State has warned American citizens
living in Nigeria of possible terrorist attacks in the country.
celebration, the United States Department of State has warned American citizens
living in Nigeria of possible terrorist attacks in the country.
Through its Embassy in Nigeria, the Department of State said,
“Given the history of attacks throughout the country during previous holiday
weekends as well as the March 18 attack in Kano and the failed attempt in Kano
on March 23, all U.S. citizens living and traveling in Nigeria should take
extra precautions for their personal security and safety.
“Given the history of attacks throughout the country during previous holiday
weekends as well as the March 18 attack in Kano and the failed attempt in Kano
on March 23, all U.S. citizens living and traveling in Nigeria should take
extra precautions for their personal security and safety.
“Due to the continued threat of kidnapping of expatriates
countrywide including recent kidnappings on Victoria Island in Lagos, the U.S.
Mission recommends that American citizens and organisations maintain accountability
for the whereabouts of their members of staff, test communication systems to
ensure that they are working properly, and ensure secure means of transport for
any necessary travel.
countrywide including recent kidnappings on Victoria Island in Lagos, the U.S.
Mission recommends that American citizens and organisations maintain accountability
for the whereabouts of their members of staff, test communication systems to
ensure that they are working properly, and ensure secure means of transport for
any necessary travel.
It also advised all American citizens to be particularly vigilant
around churches and other places of worship, locations where large crowds might
gather, government facilities, and areas frequented by expatriates and foreign
travellers during the holiday weekend.
around churches and other places of worship, locations where large crowds might
gather, government facilities, and areas frequented by expatriates and foreign
travellers during the holiday weekend.
It noted that security measures in Nigeria remain heightened due
to threats posed by extremist groups, adding that U.S. citizens should expect
additional police and military checkpoints, additional security, and possible
road blocks throughout the country during the period.
to threats posed by extremist groups, adding that U.S. citizens should expect
additional police and military checkpoints, additional security, and possible
road blocks throughout the country during the period.
Source: Leadership
