The United States has warned its citizens to avoid major hotels in Nigeria.
The warning which is the first in recent times warned of elevated threats to major hotels in the country.
The US warning is termed an emergency information for American citizens, dated November 3.
It urged all US citizens to be vigilant and be alert of their surroundings.
It also warmed them to keep a low profile, and review the travel advisory for Nigeria before checking into any hotel.
The notice reads, “The US Government is aware of credible information that there is an elevated threat to major hotels in Nigeria’s larger cities.
The advisory said the Nigerian security agencies are working to counter the threat.
“Nigerian security services are working diligently to counter the threat,” it stated.
The notice also provided the addresses and telephone numbers of the US embassy in Abuja and consulate in Lagos should any US citizen require help.”
