US Warns Against Major Hotels In Nigeria

Major hotels in Nigeria’s “larger cities” are under attack, the United States has warned its citizens there.

In an emergency notification for US residents dated November 3, the US issued this warning and stated that Nigerian security authorities are attempting to neutralize the threat.

Additionally, it cautioned US citizens to stay low, be aware of their surroundings, exercise caution when staying at large hotels, and verify the travel advisory for Nigeria before booking any accommodations.

“The U.S. Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities,” the advisory read.

“The Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat. The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to consider this information when arranging lodging or visiting major hotels in Nigeria.”

The advisory also provided the addresses and telephone numbers of the US embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, should any US citizen require help.

This comes a month after the US advised all its citizens worldwide to exercise restraint when travelling to various locations around the world