The United States of America has issued a warning to all its citizens in Nigeria to avoid major hotels in the country.
The caveat stated that there are elevated threats to major hotels in the larger cities of the country.
The warning was issued in an emergency information for American citizens dated November 3.
It said US citizens should be vigilant at major hotels, be alert with their surroundings, keep a low profile, and review the travel advisory for Nigeria before checking into any hotel.
The notice reads, “The US Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities.”
The advisory said the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat.
“The Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat,” it stated.
The notice also provided the addresses and telephone numbers of the US embassy in Abuja and consulate in Lagos should any US citizen require help.
The full memo:
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Location: Major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities
Date: November 3, 2023
Event: Elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities
The U.S. Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities. The Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat.
The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to consider this information when arranging lodging or visiting major hotels in Nigeria.
Actions to take:
Exercise vigilance at major hotels.
Be alert to your surroundings.
Keep a low profile.
Review the Travel Advisory for Nigeria .
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area
+234 (9) 461-4000 during business hours; after hours press zero (0)
AbujaACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island
+234 (1) 460-3400 during business hours and after hours
LagosACS@state.gov
U.S. State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Nigeria Country Information
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