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U.S. Government Warns of Potential Terrorist Threats Amid Nigerian Protests

By Milcah Tanimu

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a caution to its staff, advising some to avoid coming to work during the first two days of the planned nationwide protests, citing potential terrorist threats.

The nationwide hunger protest is set to begin today across Nigeria. In an emergency warning issued on Wednesday night, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos instructed essential staff to operate only on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and Friday, August 2, 2024. Non-essential staff were advised to remain at home to avoid any disruptions that may arise from the protests.

The advisory states that media reports indicate protesters are expected to gather at Eagles Square in Abuja from mid to late morning. In Lagos, protests may start as early as 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m., with primary locations identified as Alausa Park, Freedom Park, and Peace Park. Additional possible protest sites in Lagos include Nahco Bus Stop (Airport Road), Marwa Bus Stop (Lekki-Epe Expressway), and Ikeja “Under the Bridge” (Intersection of Obafemi Awolowo and Allen Avenue). However, protests may occur at other times and locations in Abuja, Lagos, and other cities and population centers in Nigeria over the coming days. Based on past occurrences, protests may involve roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations.

The advisory warns that there is a risk of terror attacks in Nigeria and that terrorist groups may take advantage of the opportunities created during the potential nationwide protests to conduct attacks.

Actions recommended include avoiding protest areas, avoiding crowds, exercising caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests, monitoring local media for updates, being aware of surroundings, keeping a low profile, verifying flight schedules with airlines if travel plans exist, reviewing personal security plans, keeping cell phones charged in case of emergency, and carrying proper identification.

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