The United States has warned its citizens in Nigeria to avoid major hotels in the country.
The US stated that there are increased threats to major hotels in the bigger cities of Nigeria.
The warning was issued in an emergency information for American citizens dated November 3.
It said United States citizens should be vigilant at major hotels, keep a low profile, be alert of their surroundings, and review the travel advisory for Nigeria before checking into any hotel.
The notice read: “The US Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities.”
The advisory said the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat.
“The Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat,” it stated.
Also, the notice provided the addresses and telephone numbers of the US embassy in Abuja and consulate in Lagos should any US citizen require help.
