The United States (US) has warned its citizens against making unnecessary travels within Nigeria due to increased global security concerns.

The US Mission in Nigeria issued the security alert on Sunday, advising American citizens to avoid non-essential travel to military and government facilities in Abuja.

“Avoid unnecessary travel to Nigerian military and government facilities: Due to increased security concerns arising from current global developments, U.S. Mission Nigeria informs U.S. citizens that all U.S. Embassy employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time,” the alert read in part.

On actions to take, the US Mission in Nigeria urged the American citizens to stay alert in public places, with particular attention to location and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.

“Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel. Avoid predictable routines. Familiarize yourself with emergency exits when you enter buildings. Review your personal security plans,” it said.

“The Consular Sections of Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos remain open. Please monitor our website https://ng.usembassy.gov/.”