Abuja Residents Panic After US and UK Warns Of Terrorist Attack In Abuja

The United Kingdom and United States government have send a warning of a possible terrorists attack on Public places and Government Buildings in Abuja.

All UK and US citizens in Nigeria especially in the federal capital territory must be very careful with their movement and must always be with their identifications.

As a result of this, the US embassy said, it will offer reduced services until further notice. It advised Americans in Nigeria to avoid all non-essential travel or movement, stay alert, avoid crowds, and follow local news and the advice of security authorities. Additionally, it advised Americans in Nigeria to review their personal security plans, keep their cell phones charged in case of emergency and carry proper identification.

The advisory by the British High Commission in Nigeria is similar to that of the US.
“There is an increased thre@t of terr#rist att@ck in Abuja. You should stay alert, consider movements carefully, follow the local news and the advice of security authorities,” the UK advisory stated.

Both embassies posted their advisories on their respective websites. The latest advisories occur about a week after the Australian embassy had advised its citizens not to travel to Nigeria.

Meanwhile, The Department of State Services has asked Nigerians to remain calm but vigilant following the security alert issued by the United States and United Kingdom embassies in Abuja that there could be possible terr#rist att@ck in the city this week.

The DSS in a statement by its Spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, advised Nigerians to be cautious. The service, however, assured that it would work with other security agencies to maintain the peace.