The U.S. government has warned about an increased threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities.
The advisory, dated November 3, 2023, urged heightened caution for U.S. citizens regarding lodging and visits to major hotels in Nigeria.
The advisory acknowledged credible information about the heightened risk to major hotels in Nigeria and assured that Nigerian security services are actively working to counter this threat.
The U.S. citizens were also advised to exercise vigilance, be alert to their surroundings, and maintain a low profile.
Contact details for assistance were also provided in the advisory for citizens who want to reach out to the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, along with the U.S. State Department’s Consular Affairs.
Advised Actions:
Exercise vigilance at major hotels.
Be alert to your surroundings.
Maintain a low profile.
Review the Travel Advisory for Nigeria.
The U.S. government’s security advisory has been heightened globally since the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
