The U.S. Mission in Nigeria issues this emergency security message for U.S. citizens in Nigeria.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and all associated facilities will close at 11:30 a.m., and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will close at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria takes this action solely as a precautionary measure. Protests against a controversial film may occur in Jos, Kano, and other parts of Nigeria. U.S. citizens may wish to limit their travels beyond their residential compounds during the afternoon of September 14.

The Embassy continues to work closely with Nigerian Police and security agencies, which continue to take proactive security measures to ensure public safety. U.S. Citizens in Nigeria should consider their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning.

This year, extremists have attacked many locations in Nigeria, killing and injuring hundreds of people. They have threatened churches, mosques, media houses, police stations, immigration and customs offices, financial institutions, large hotels, shopping malls and markets, state government offices, communications centers, beer gardens, and nightclubs. Attackers have also burned and destroyed several public and private schools in Borno, and targeted several educational institutions in Kano and churches in Plateau, Bauchi, Kaduna, Niger, and Borno states. Additionally, extremists continue to target westerners for abduction. As such, the situation in the country remains fluid and unpredictable.

All U.S. citizens should use caution and discretion when deciding to attend large functions or visit establishments identified as potential targets, and respond appropriately if they detect suspicious activities. Because of ongoing security concerns within the Federal Capital Territory, U.S. citizens should continue to expect heavy traffic congestion, road blocks, and significant police/security force deployments. All U.S. citizens should remain vigilant, pay attention to their surroundings, limit exposure to large crowds, and keep their cellular telephones in close proximity for use in cases of emergency.

U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to contact you in case of emergency.

kunle.t.ade:
Now they knew the consequence of their action and they are acting fast... America is terrorizing this world take it or leave it...

alaoeri: Ʊ.S citizens this, U.S citizens that na wah oh, shey the producer of the film never know all this 'll happen b4 producing it.

justwise:

The world will be a safer place without some illiterate religious militants.

SimonAndal: All these animalistic and barbaric behaviours of muslims only give credence to the movie. Islam has become a joke to the rest of the world.

EagleNest: This is just the beginning. More closing and opening of embassy will come. US vs ISLAM.
What of the embassies of the allies - UK, and likes?

kunle.t.ade:


you want answer :

Who started the first world war, were they Muslims?

Who started the second world war, were they Muslims?

Who killed about 20 millions of Aborigines in Australia, are they Muslims?

Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nakazaki, were they Muslims?

Who KIlled more than 100 million of indians in North America, were they Muslims?

Who Killed more than 50 million on indians in south America, were they Muslims?

Who took about 180 millions of African peoples as slaves and 88% of them died and was thrown in Atlantic Ocean, were they Muslims?

No they weren't Muslims....... Muslim are not terrorists but rather the gullible ones among you will follow what the media has given to you... SMH...

kunle.t.ade:


you want answer :

Who started the first world war, were they Muslims?

Who started the second world war, were they Muslims?

Who killed about 20 millions of Aborigines in Australia, are they Muslims?

Who sent the nuclear bombs of Hiroshima and Nakazaki, were they Muslims?

Who KIlled more than 100 million of indians in North America, were they Muslims?

Who Killed more than 50 million on indians in south America, were they Muslims?

Who took about 180 millions of African peoples as slaves and 88% of them died and was thrown in Atlantic Ocean, were they Muslims?

No they weren't Muslims....... Muslim are not terrorists but rather the gullible ones among you will follow what the media has given to you... SMH...

cap28:

GBAM!

also who was responsible for destabilising and destroying libya - resulting in the death of over 100,000 libyans?

who gave Sarkozy the green light to send french troops to Ivory Coast to kill thousands of ivoriens and destabilise the entire country?

who was responsible for destabilising Rwanda which led to the massacre of 1 million rwandans in a space of just one month?

who financed and trained the butcher Charles Taylor who went on to butcher thousands of his own people?

many nigerians are just sleepwalking through life with no clue about what is going on around them.