Weve just reissued the travel advice for Nigeria. A bomb attack at a bus station in Abuja on 14 April killed 71 people and injured dozens more. A further bombing in the same location on 1 May killed 19. The US Embassy in Abuja issued a warning on 2 May that “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”. In light of this warning we advise Australians in Lagos to avoid hotels frequented by Westerners at this time. The World Economic Forum on Africa meeting will be held in Abuja on 7-9 May 2014. There will likely be additional security measures in place, with possible disruptions to movement around the city. There may also be demonstrations or public meetings. We recommend avoiding unnecessary travel in and around Abuja until after the Forum meeting and to avoid large crowds and gatherings. smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Nigeria
Posted on: Sat, 03 May 2014 07:58:32 +0000
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