Categories: PHOTOSPEAKS

‘Terrorists may ruin the holidays by attacking Lagos hotels’ – US government

Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr holidays, the American government has warned its citizens in Nigeria to beware of terrorist attacks.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria issued the warning today urging Americans to ‘take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.’

The mission ‘advises that groups associated with terrorist activity might be planning attacks against hotels in Lagos frequented by international visitors, including those located on waterfronts, during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays (5 and 6 July 2016),’ the statement reads.

‘The U.S. Mission in Nigeria reminds you to review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. 

‘Be vigilant and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.

It’s not the first time the US would warn its citizens living outside America of such attacks. Such warnings usually come ahead of festive seasons during which terrorists may want to launch attacks as people let their guards down.

Nigeria’s secret service issued a similar warning days ago of possible terrorist attacks in the country.

The warnings would be taken seriously as suspected terrorists recently attacked a spot near Prophet Muhammed’s tomb in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Terrorists were also believed to be behind the recent attack at Turkey airport.

Americans and Nigerians would do well to take their personal security seriously this season and beyond and avoid hotels.

Kanyi Okeke

Kanyi is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of KanyiDaily.com. When she's not serving DAILY delicious scoops on Entertainment and news, you can find her reading a book by the beach. Keep up with Kanyi on Instagram and Twitter or through her email Kanyi@KanyiDaily.com

Share

Recent Posts

Asake’s Ex-Manager, Tunde Phoenix Slams Singer For Abandoning Sick Father, Plans GoFundMe

Tunde Phoenix, the former manager of Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has…

1 day ago

Fubara Writes Rivers Assembly Again, Proposes Wednesday For 2025 Budget Presentation

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has once again written to the State House of Assembly,…

1 day ago

Chelsea Agree £40m Deal With Sporting To Sign Winger, Geovany Quenda

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, with the 17-year-old…

1 day ago

Demi Lee Moore Named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artist for March 2025

South African pop sensation Demi Lee Moore has been named Spotify EQUAL Africa's Artist for…

2 days ago

Nigerian Artists on Spotify Earn Record-Breaking Royalties, Surpassing ₦58 Billion in 2024

In a landmark achievement for Nigerian music, royalties generated by Nigerian artists on Spotify have…

2 days ago

Those Who Told Ifeluv To Dump My Cheating Son Would Later Insult Her For Being A Single Mother – Oluwadolarz’s Mum

Mummy Dolarz, the mother of Nigerian skit maker Oluwadolarz, has pleaded with his fiancée, Ifeoluwa…

2 days ago