The United States Embassy in Nigeria on Monday issued a strong warning to its citizens about a potential terrorist threat targeting US facilities and American-affiliated schools in the country, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

In a recent security alert published on its official website, the US government advised its citizens in Nigeria to exercise increased caution.

The advisory encouraged Americans to remain vigilant, especially when visiting US diplomatic missions and institutions connected to the United States.

According to the notice, “The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens of a possible terrorist threat against US facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria.

“The Embassy recommends that US citizens take additional precautions when travelling to the US Embassy, the US Consulate General in Lagos, and US-affiliated schools, including varying travel times and routes.”