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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Securing the Niger Delta

The Niger Delta, Africa's largest gas and oil industry, has been filled with violence over the past three years. This violence has caused a decrease in Nigeria's oil production by 20%. Rebels are fighting for a greater share of the country's oil network and are going as far as murder and kidnapping. Recently, the Nigerian military has cracked down on violence, and reduced most crimes. Kidnappings are becoming rare, and hopefully, all threats to the oil industry will soon be eliminated, bringing the oil infrastructure back to normal.

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In Nigeria, the outbreak of crimes is lessening, bringing the uncontrollable violence to a stop. Previous crimes have slowed down the economy of the oil industry. The tighter and stricter military enforcement should help ease the insecurities. The fight for a share of the country’s natural resources is coming to an end, reducing civil unrest throughout Nigeria.

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