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Insecurity: US cautions citizens about travelling, residing in Nigeria

*The American Embassy urges citizens in Nigeria to be on the alert in public places and locations frequented by tourists/Westerners; review your personal security plans and use caution when driving at night and avoid walking after dark

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

In view of the festering security situation in the country in recent times, the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria again, has asked American citizens to exercise caution while travelling and residing in the country.

In a security alert published on the Embassy’s Web site Wednesday, December 16, 2020, the mission said “crime was endemic throughout Nigeria ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase during the holidays.”

It noted, “terrorist organisations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Nigeria.

“Shopping centres, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, street markets, and other public venues frequented by Westerners are common attack targets.”

The statement titled, ‘Holiday security alert’, further said that criminal, and other elements often infiltrate large gatherings.

Public demonstrations which it said were common, could inhibit flow of traffic, it noted.

The embassy urged Americans to be aware of their surroundings, keep a low profile and carry proper identification.

The advisory counselled them to “stay alert in public places and locations frequented by tourists/Westerners; review your personal security plans and use caution when driving at night and avoid walking after dark.”

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