The United States embassy in Nigeria warned on Wednesday that Islamist group Boko Haram may be planning attacks in the capital Abuja, particularly in hotels frequented by westerners.
"The U.S embassy has received information that Boko Haram may be planning attacks in Abuja, Nigeria, on hotels frequently visited by westerners," an emergency message to U.S citizens on its website said.
"The U.S government has no additional information regarding the timing of these possible attacks. The Nigerian government is aware of the threat and is actively implementing security measures," the embassy said.AFP news agency says it gave no further information on the threats.
The U.S issued a similar message in November that drew harsh criticism in Nigeria. No attacks occurred in Abuja in the wake of the November warning.
A U.S diplomat at the time however said the warning was based on specific and credible information, adding that the embassy had no choice but to warn American citizens.
"The U.S embassy has received information that Boko Haram may be planning attacks in Abuja, Nigeria, on hotels frequently visited by westerners," an emergency message to U.S citizens on its website said.
"The U.S government has no additional information regarding the timing of these possible attacks. The Nigerian government is aware of the threat and is actively implementing security measures," the embassy said.AFP news agency says it gave no further information on the threats.
The U.S issued a similar message in November that drew harsh criticism in Nigeria. No attacks occurred in Abuja in the wake of the November warning.
A U.S diplomat at the time however said the warning was based on specific and credible information, adding that the embassy had no choice but to warn American citizens.
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