The United States has warned its citizens of
planned attacks on Sheraton hotels in Lagos. The country also warned its
nationals against going to Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states.
The hotels, owned by Starwood, are the Sheraton
Hotel and Towers Lagos and the Four Points By Sheraton Lagos.
The US Consul General in Lagos, in an alert on
the website of the US Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria on Friday, warned American
residents and those coming into the country to avoid certain places in the
country.
It reads, “The Department of State warns U.S.
citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends that U.S. citizens
avoid all travel to Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states because of the May 14, 2013
state of emergency proclamation for those three states by the Government of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“As of late April, groups associated with
terrorism allegedly planned to mount an unspecified attack against the Sheraton
hotel in Nigeria, near the city of Lagos. There was no further information
regarding which of the two Sheraton hotels in Lagos was the possible target or
if both of the Sheraton hotels are possible targets.
“There is no further information regarding the
timing or method of attack. U.S. citizens are cautioned to avoid these hotels
at this time.
“The security situation in the country remains
fluid and unpredictable. The U.S. Department of State strongly urges U.S.
citizens in Nigeria to keep personal safety and health in the forefront of your
planning.”
The embassy urged US citizens to review their
personal security plans and to remain conscious of their surroundings,
including local events. It also told them to monitor local news stations for
updates, to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to
enhance your personal security.
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