This morning, the U.S. embassy in Nigeria tightened security because of the threat of possible terrorists attacks that might occur there.

A statementwas issued by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, indicating that security in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, and in Lagos, shortly after the threat was received, according to CNN.

The statement read as follows: "As a result of this information, Nigerian police have heightened their vigilance along Walter Carrington Crescent (site of the U.S. consular offices in Lagos) and are monitoring traffic more closely."

Though the embassy refused to provide any more information to the U.S. broadcaster, it urged U.S. citizens in Abuja and Lagos to be cognizant of their surroundings.

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This article shows the incredulity of the Nigerian security system. The embassy basically told the U.S. citizens to fend for themselves. That's not exactly what they said but that's what it really boils down to. They can't even do all they can to protect them, as they should. Nigeria really needs to up the security and put an end to the corruption in the country if they wish to move up to the world stage.

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