{"id":141611,"date":"2024-08-01T11:17:13","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsdigest.ng\/?p=141611"},"modified":"2024-08-01T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:17:13","slug":"u-s-warns-staff-of-possible-terrorist-threats-during-nationwide-protests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=141611","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Warns Staff of Possible Terrorist Threats During Nationwide Protests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The United States Mission in Nigeria has advised its staff to avoid work on August 1 and 2, 2024, due to potential terrorist threats amid the upcoming nationwide hunger protests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">In an urgent notice issued Wednesday evening, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos instructed non-essential personnel to stay home to mitigate any risks associated with the protests. Essential staff are advised to report to work only if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The advisory highlighted that protests are expected to begin at Eagles Square in Abuja in the mid-to-late morning, and in Lagos, gatherings may start as early as 8:00 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Locations in Lagos for potential protests include Alausa Park, Freedom Park, Peace Park, and other areas such as Nahco Bus Stop and Marwa Bus Stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The warning noted the possibility of roadblocks, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations. It cautioned that terrorists might exploit the protests to carry out attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Staff were advised to avoid protest areas, steer clear of crowds, monitor local media, and maintain a low profile. 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