The UK and the United States of America (US) warned of a possible terrorist attack in Nigeria’s federal capital Abuja.
The US embassy in Nigeria said the attack might be especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship and schools.
Nigeria has had cases of Islamist insurgency in the northeast.
The US Embassy further stated that terror attack risks were on the rise especially after July the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a raid on a prison in Abuja, which freed around 440 inmates, raising fears that insurgents were venturing from their enclaves.
UK and US added that shopping malls, law enforcement facilities and international organizations were among places at risk.
Americans in Nigeria have been told to review their personal security plans, keep their cell phones charged in case of emergency and carry proper identification.
The US Embassy further 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.
“There is an increased threat of terrorist attack in Abuja. You should stay alert, consider movements carefully, follow the local news and the advice of security authorities,” the UK advisory stated.
The US embassy said it will offer reduced services until further notice.
“The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice,” the embassy said in an alert to citizens in Nigeria.
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