The U.S. embassy in Nigeria warned American citizens of a possible “terrorist threat” against U.S. facilities and affiliated schools in the West African country in a security alert late on Monday.
- The embassy has been on heightened alert since the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran.
- U.S. citizens should take additional precautions when travelling to the embassy in the capital , Abuja, and the U.S. consulate in the commercial capital, Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools, the embassy said.
- The embassy did not give details on the security threat, but Nigerian authorities have in recent days stepped up security in Abuja following threats of pro-Iranian protests.
- In northern Nigeria, where there is a sizeable Shi’ite Muslim minority influenced by Iran, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to march in support of Iran.
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