By Michael Conte and Nimi Princewill, CNN
The State Department ordered non-emergency workers from the U. S. Embassy and its circle of family members in Abuja, Nigeria, to leave the country “due to the increased threat of terrorist attacks in this country. “
The branch also issued a countrywide “Level 3” notice, urging to “Reconsider Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and maritime crime. “
Earlier this week, the State Department legalized the departure of U. S. government workers. Non-emergency U. S. citizens and their family members were warned of planned terrorist attacks in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
“Targets would possibly include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, sports gatherings, transport terminals, police services and foreign organizations,” it said on Oct. 23. Warning. Said of the alleged conspiracies.
In an updated advisory issued Thursday, the State Department marked 15 more Nigerian states on its “Do Not Travel” list because of dangers ranging from terrorism to kidnapping and criminal activity at sea.
In a similar notice to British citizens, the British government called on the Nigerian capital to oppose non-essentials, while caution opposed all 12 Nigerian states.
A popular shopping mall in Abuja closed Thursday for staff and customer coverage, its control said, adding that it is reviewing the security scenario in consultation with authorities.
Nigerian police leader Usman Alkali Baba said there is “no imminent threat” in the country’s federal capital territory.
“The Inspector General of Police therefore alleviates the concern of FCT citizens and urges them to overlook their legal businesses and their general lives/social commitments, as everyone is prepared to eliminate any security risk at the root and respond to calls of misery quickly. “One of his workplace said Thursday.
“The IGP also reiterates the commitment of the Nigerian Police to eliminate all threats, as well as protect the lives and property of all citizens of the country,” he added.
The insurgency continues to rage in northeastern Nigeria, even as the country also struggles to engage motorcycle gangs known as “bandits” who provoke fatal attacks on communities in the northwest region.
Nigeria also faces kidnappings for ransom and maritime crimes in its southern region.
Hundreds of prisoners were released in a raid in the country’s capital in July. According to authorities, all detainees linked to Boko Haram escaped the attack.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the raid.
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