US EMBASSY IN NIGERIA RAISES TERROR ALERT IN PRIVATE EMAILS

 The United States embassy in Nigeria said Wednesday it had raised its security alert status because of "continuing worldwide terrorist threats against U.S. citizens."

An email sent to Americans living in Nigeria did not give details of the threats.

"Due to continuing worldwide terrorist threats against U.S. citizens, U.S. government facilities, and U.S. interests, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which includes the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, has increased its alert status," the notice said.