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US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by Sigournely: 7:59am On Dec 20, 2020
The United States government has once again warned its citizens to exercise caution while travelling or residing in Nigeria due to the high crime rate.
This follows the expected increase in crime levels ranging from petty street crime to carjacking and so on, especially during this holiday season and at holiday events.
This disclosure is contained in a security alert that was issued by the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.
The statement from the US Embassy and Consulate reads:
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution while travelling and residing in Nigeria.  Crime is endemic throughout Nigeria, ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase during the holidays.  It is prudent to exercise particular caution during the holiday season and at holiday events.
“Demonstrations are relatively commonplace in Nigeria and generally affect traffic flow, especially if they progress along major thoroughfares.  Criminal and other elements often infiltrate large gatherings. Terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Nigeria. Shopping centres, airports, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, street markets, and other public venues frequented by Westerners are common attack targets.”
In its travel and security advice, the United States embassy advised its citizens to adhere to the following:
Be aware of your surroundings.
Keep a low profile.
Carry proper identification.
Stay alert in public places and locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.
Review your personal security plans.
Use caution when driving at night and avoid walking after dark.
Always drive with your windows rolled up and the doors locked.
Review and alter travel routes and times to reduce time and place predictability.
Avoid large gatherings and protests.
Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
Monitor local media for updates.
Always keep the doors to your residence locked, even when at home.
What you should know
It can be recalled that in a travel advisory statement in August 2020, the United States Government advised its citizens against travelling to Nigeria due to the coronavirus pandemic, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, widespread inter-communal violence and others.
In the travel advice, the United States listed some areas with increased risks and should be avoided. The US citizens were advised to exercise extreme caution throughout the country due to the threat of indiscriminate violence.
Re: US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by rusher14: 8:31am On Dec 20, 2020
All well and good but the US lost over 3500 people to Coronavirus just yesterday.

The Nigerian government should issue anr advisory to her citizens concerning travel within the United States.
Re: US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by Cubana04: 8:35am On Dec 20, 2020
See wetin Nigeria don become
Re: US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by Abdul05: 8:37am On Dec 20, 2020
If you are in America now, you will feel scared as if say death don near by.
Re: US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by Rossnitti: 8:39am On Dec 20, 2020
Cubana04:
See wetin Nigeria don become

Mumu. Go and do the same statistics for the US that they're doing for you, instead of displaying inferiority complex.

If you did, you'll discover that they have over 30,000 gun related homicides annually, equivalent to 30 Boko harams operating at the same time.

The have 70,000 deaths annually caused by drug overdose on opioids.

Police brutality is also a major problem there, leading to countless killings by police per annum of innocent unarmed citizens.

Similar stats in many other areas, making them a VERY dangerous country to visit or be in.

So if they present statistics to paint you bad, do the same for them too, instead of being their bitch.
Re: US Issues Security Warning To Its Citizens In Nigeria, Lists Actions To Be Taken by Cubana04: 8:52am On Dec 20, 2020
Rossnitti:


Mumu. Go and do the same statistics for the US that they're doing for you, instead of displaying inferiority complex.

If you did, you'll discover that they have over 30,000 gun related homicides annually, equivalent to 30 Boko harams operating at the same time.

The have 70,000 deaths annually caused by drug overdose on opioids.

Police brutality is also a major problem there, leading to countless killings by police per annum of innocent unarmed citizens.

Similar stats in many other areas, making them a VERY dangerous country to visit or be in.

So if they present statistics to paint you bad, do the same for them too, instead of being their bitch.
must you display your stupidity?

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