US Government Warns Americans in Nigeria to Avoid Major Hotels

• The US government issues a warning to American citizens in Nigeria, advising against staying in or patronizing major urban hotels due to security concerns
• US citizens are urged to exercise vigilance, assess their surroundings, and maintain a low profile, with contact information provided for US embassy and consulate assistance

The United States government has issued a warning to American citizens residing and conducting business in Nigeria, urging them to refrain from staying in or patronizing major hotels in urban areas of the country. The advisory cites security concerns associated with such hotels.

This emergency warning, issued on Friday, emphasizes that Nigerian security agencies are actively taking measures to prevent potential security threats, but caution is essential. US citizens in Nigeria are advised to exercise vigilance when considering major hotels as their accommodation and thoroughly assess their surroundings before making any decisions. Furthermore, maintaining a low profile is recommended.

The advisory states, “The US 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.”

To ensure the safety and well-being of US citizens, the advisory also provides contact information for the US embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, encouraging individuals to reach out if they require assistance.

Jet crash: I’m in good spirits — Minister of Power, Adelabu

Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, on Saturday allayed fears about his safety following Friday’s incident near the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo.

A source close to the Minister told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan that Adelabu was in good spirits and not perturbed by the incident.

NAN reports that the private aircraft which had the minister and some of his aides had crash-landed near the airport late Friday evening.

”The Minister feels the incident is not something to worry about. It was actually a minor thing, and that is how he has taken it,” an aide of the Minister, who asked to stay anonymous, said.

He told NAN further that the Minister was particularly not worried by the incident because it did not involve any of the passengers leaving with any injury.