US Embassy Issues Emergency Alert To Its Citizens In Abuja
Wednesday, July 04, 2012Omoba
Security Message for U.S. Citizens - Threats
Against U.S. Installations (July 3, 2012)
July 3, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is issuing this emergency message to inform U.S.
citizens of potential threats against U.S. installations during the July 4
holiday week. The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is working with the Government of
Nigeria to implement additional security measures during this period. The
Embassy remains open to the public; individuals visiting the U.S. Embassy are
advised to remain alert and bring to the attention of U.S. and/or Nigerian
authorities any suspicious activities, or seemingly "out of place"
objects, including unattended packages.
All U.S. government personnel in Abuja continue to be restricted from going to
places of worship and all commercial establishments adjacent to any place of
worship, and are required to return to their residences by 12:00 midnight.
The security situation in Nigeria is fluid and unpredictable at the moment. The
U.S. Mission in Nigeria, therefore, strongly urges U.S. citizens in Nigeria to
be mindful of their personal security and to keep personal safety in the
forefront of their planning. U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria
are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler
Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll
directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, you make it
easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to contact you in case of emergency.
U.S. citizens should contact the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate
General in Lagos for up-to-date information on any restrictions. The U.S.
Embassy in Abuja is open Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is open
Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja can be reached by telephone, including after-hours
emergencies, at +234(9) 461-4000. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos can be
reached by telephone, including after-hours emergencies at +234(1) 460-3600 or
+234 (1) 460-3400.
Current information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at-
1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries. These numbers are available
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S.
federal holidays). You can also stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of
Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel
Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution. Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of
Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
Source : nigeria.usembassy.gov
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