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The US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests scheduled for Monday, October 20, in the nation’s capital.
The embassy issued the warning in a statement published on its website on Friday, cautioning that the protest could lead to disruptions and potential violence.
It urged US citizens to steer clear of the protest areas and limit their movement across the city.
“The US Embassy in Abuja informs US citizens that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest has called for peaceful demonstrations on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Abuja.
“There may be roadblocks, traffic congestion, and confrontations between police and protestors that could turn violent around Eagle Square and the Central Business District.
“The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to avoid this area and to severely limit all movement throughout the city on Monday, October 20th,” the statement read in part.
Senior Adviser to United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Boulos made the remarks during a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Friday.
His comments come amid growing calls by US lawmakers to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged persecution of Christians.
According to him, those familiar with Nigeria’s realities understand that terrorism “has no colour, no religion, and no tribe.”
“People of all religions and all tribes are dying as a result of terrorist acts, but it’s very unfortunate.“We even know that Boko Haram and ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians. People are suffering from all sorts of backgrounds. This is not specifically targeted about one group or the other.
“However, any loss of life is one too many, and we should work together in partnership to put an end to this,” he said.
