The United States is warning citizens of a possible terrorist threat to facilities and schools in Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has warned of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools in the country.

In a safety alert issued via its website Monday evening, the embassy said the alert was intended to inform American citizens in Nigeria of the potential risks and advised them to take extra precautions when visiting U.S. diplomatic missions and affiliated institutions.

The advisory said U.S. citizens should exercise increased vigilance when visiting its offices in Abuja and Lagos, as well as U.S.-affiliated schools.

“The US Embassy in Abuja is advising US citizens of a possible terrorist threat against US facilities and US-affiliated schools in Nigeria.

“The Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens take additional precautions when traveling to the U.S. Embassy, ​​the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated schools, including different times and routes,” the statement read.

The embassy advised American citizens to vary their travel times and routes, avoid predictable routines and make sure their cell phones are charged in case of emergencies.

“Be aware of your surroundings, keep a low profile, review your personal safety plans, vary your usual routes, keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency, be careful in public places, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and familiarize yourself with emergency exits when entering buildings,” he said.