By Amofokhai Williams
The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to its citizens in Nigeria ahead of the planned Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, warning of potential unrest in the Federal Capital Territory.
In a statement released on Friday, the Embassy said the protest, expected to take place around Eagle Square and the Central Business District, could result in roadblocks, heavy traffic, and possible confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers.
It urged all American citizens to avoid the affected areas and limit movement throughout the city on that day.
“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that the Free Nnamdi Kanu Now protest has called for peaceful demonstrations on Monday, October 20th, 2025, in Abuja. There may be roadblocks, traffic congestion, and confrontations between police and protestors that could turn violent,” the advisory stated.
The Embassy further advised parents to keep their children home from school and recommended that domestic staff commuting from outside Abuja should remain at home until normalcy is confirmed.
U.S. citizens were also urged to exercise heightened caution, monitor local media for updates, and maintain a low profile during the period of the planned demonstration.
The alert listed several safety measures, including avoiding large gatherings, keeping mobile phones charged, carrying proper identification, and familiarising oneself with emergency exits in public buildings.
The Embassy emphasised that its Consular Sections in Abuja and Lagos remain open for regular services and can be reached through their official websites and emergency contact lines.
The protest is being organised by supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in custody over charges bordering on treason and agitation for secession.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the planned demonstration, but security agencies are expected to heighten patrols around key government installations and public areas in the capital.
