Boko Haram: U.S. Warns Of Possible Attack In Lagos

US diplomats in Nigeria on Friday claimed that groups associated with terrorism could be planning to attack a hotel in the financial capital, Lagos, in a travel note to citizens warning of security risks. 

 

 As of late April, groups associated with terrorism allegedly planned to mount an unspecified attack against the Sheraton Hotel (Sheraton has two hotels in Lagos: the Sheraton Hotel Lagos in the Ikeja area of the city near the international airport and the Four Points by Sheraton.The latter is situated on Victoria Island off the expressway to Lekki, both of which are home to many wealthier Nigerians and expatriates.)in Nigeria, near the city of Lagos, the US Consulate General in Lagos said in an emailed advisory. 

 

 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. US citizens are cautioned to avoid these hotels at this time. 

 

 The US travel advisory said the security situation in Nigeria remained fluid and unpredictable, warning its citizens to stay away from all travel to Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states which have borne the brunt of the violence.