US orders partial embassy withdrawal in Nigeria amid escalating security threats

The United States has authorized the departure of some non-essential staff and family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing a severe deterioration in Nigeria’s security situation. This move follows an updated travel advisory that places 23 Nigerian states in the highest-risk “do not travel” category, highlighting threats from terrorism, kidnappings, and civil unrest. The State Department warned that attacks could strike public venues, from markets to transport hubs, with little or no warning