A threat that has also been issued to citizens of the United Kingdom and Australia by the British and Australian High Commissions in the country. The action of the duo was in reaction to the threat by the US, they subsequently issued a travel threat to their citizens living in the country.
The US Mission in Nigeria raised the alarm to US citizens via a statement on their website on Wednesday, stating that “the US embassy has received information that Boko Haram may be planning attacks in Abuja, Nigeria, including against hotels frequently visited by Westerners.”
The statement further read that “the US government has no additional information regarding the timing of these possible attacks”, adding that “the Nigerian government is aware of the threat and is actively implementing security measures.”
It gave no further information on the threats but warned American citizens to “maintain a high state of vigilance and personal security awareness, particularly in and around Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.”
They also called for caution when around “Nigerian government facilities, diplomatic missions, large gathering places, hotels, markets and malls, and places of worship.”
A similar warning was issued by the US in November 2011; however no attack has occurred in Abuja in recent time.
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