The United States and the United Kingdom on Sunday warned their citizens of possible terrorist attacks in Abuja.
The attacks are mainly aimed at government buildings, places of worship and schools, among other targets according to the warning.
Recall that in July, the Kuje correctional facility in Abuja witnessed a prison break where about 440 inmates were freed. The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) subsequently claimed responsibility for the attack.
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said “there is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically Abuja” and added that shopping malls, law enforcement facilities and international organisations were among places at risk.
“The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice,” the embassy said in an alert to citizens in Nigeria.
The United Kingdom government warned that its citizens in Nigeria should stay alert due to an “increased threat of terrorist attack in Abuja.”
“Attacks could be indiscriminate and could affect western interests, as well as places visited by tourists,” it said.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
