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Nigerian militant group issues bomb threat in Abuja

Our travel advice for Nigeria has been updated following a threat of a bomb attack in Abuja.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 18 October 2010

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

On 15 October a Nigerian militant group said it planned to carry out another bomb attack in Abuja. The Movement for the Emancipation for the Niger Delta has stated that it will give 30 minutes notice to avoid civilian casualties.

You are advised to avoid busy areas, and to exercise caution and observe vigilance at all times.

See Travel Advice for Nigeria.

Published 18 October 2010