This information was disclosed in an emergency alert for US citizens, as seen in the Nigerian news publication Nairametrics.
The alert claims that Nigerian security agencies are acting to neutralize the threat. According to the U.S. government, the report is from reliable intelligence, and it notes that there is a greater threat to well-known hotels in Nigeria's main cities.
The Department of State advises Americans to keep this information in mind while making travel plans or staying at renowned hotels in Nigeria.
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“The U.S. Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities, The Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat,” the notice stated.
“The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens to consider this information when arranging lodging or visiting major hotels in Nigeria,” the notice added.
In addition, the website provided contact details for the US consulate in Lagos as well as the US embassy in Abuja, making it a helpful resource for any US person in need of assistance.
The American government released a global travel alert in October, advising its citizens to exercise caution while making travel plans to many locations across the world. Nigeria was placed in the third category of extreme caution, advising travelers to reconsider their plans.
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