10.3.2026
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens in Nigeria to be vigilant following threats to America targets in the country.
According to the embassy there could be possible terror attacks on US government facilities and American-affiliated schools.
This is a fall-out of the war the USA and Israel unleashed on Iran, targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran leadership and military facilities and other critical infrastructure. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior government and military officers were killed. His son Mojtaba Khamenei was named as his successor on Monday.
There have been pockets of demonstrations by Nigerians sympathetic to the Iran government in Abuja Kano and Lagos.
The embassy in Tuesday’s warning urged Americans to keep mobile phones charged in case of emergencies and familiarising themselves with emergency exits when entering public buildings.
Despite the warning, the embassy said consular services will continue as normal at its mission in Abuja and at the US consulate in Lagos.
The embassy also advised Americans in the country to regularly check updates on its official website and follow security guidance issued by the US Department of State. Travelers were encouraged to consult the Nigeria country information page on the department’s website for further advice on security conditions.