| U.S. Consulate General, Lagos
Warden Message November 3, 2006 United States Consulate, Lagos, Nigeria Consular Section 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: 01-261-0078/1414 E-mail: lagoscons2@state.gov The U.S. Government has learned that as of late October 2006, a militant Niger Delta group may have finalized its plans for a unified attack against oil facilities in the Niger Delta region. The attacks allegedly will be carried out sometime during the first week of November and will include 10 to 20 simultaneous bombings of land-based targets and a series of separate attacks on oil installations in which expatriate workers will be taken hostage. There are no details available as to the specific targets of the attack. Additionally, on November 2 two expatriate oil workers, including an American, were kidnapped off a marine vessel near Bayelsa State. This act indicates a continuation of the violence seen since earlier this year in the Niger Delta region. The Consulate strongly advises all American citizens to exercise caution in their daily activities, and to avoid travel to the Niger Delta region. Americans in the area should limit their travel, particularly at night, and should avoid public venues whenever possible. Americans should review their security procedures, remain vigilant to their surroundings, and report specific incidences of targeted violence to the U.S. Consulate in Lagos at 01-261-0050. You may also email the Lagos Consular Section at lagoscons2@state.gov. Americans are encouraged to read the Department of State�s August 24, 2006 Travel Warning regarding travel to Nigeria (available online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_928.html) and the Worldwide Caution announcement released on June 6, 2006 (available online at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html). U.S. citizens in Nigeria are strongly encouraged to register with the Department of State at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Those without Internet access may register in person at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the Consulate General in Lagos and obtain information there on travel and security in Nigeria. U.S. Embassy Abuja is located at Plot 1075, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja; the telephone number is 09-461-4000. The U.S. Consulate Lagos is located at 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos; the telephone number is 01-261-1215. For after-hours emergencies, call 011 [234] (1) 261-1414, 261-0195, 261-0078, 261-0139, or 261-6477. |
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