The United States Embassy in Nigeria has cautioned its citizens in Nigeria to be careful how they move within the state since there is the likelihood of protests.
It also cautioned them ahead of the February 25 and March 11 elections.
In a notice on its website, the Embassy advised its nationals to avoid rallies as “they can turn violent with little or no notice”.
The Embassy also advised American citizens in Nigeria to have three days of food and water at home in case movement restrictions are extended beyond election days.
The notice was titled, ‘Security Alert – Possible Protests Leading to Elections and Restricted Movements on Election Days’.
“The Government of Nigeria will restrict the movement of all personal vehicles on election days across the country,” it read in part. “Information from the Government of Nigeria indicates that only law enforcement personnel and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)-accredited election observers will be allowed to move freely along the roads.”
“Based on past election practice, we anticipate personal vehicles will be blocked from any and all attempted road movement from 00:00 until 18:00 February 25 and 00:00 until 18:00 March 11.
“Please be advised that movement restrictions may be extended at any time. Be alert to Government of Nigeria information about the restrictions.”