The US Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to Americans ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest scheduled for Monday, October 20.
Speaking in a statement published on its website on Friday, the Embassy warned that the demonstration could result in disruptions and potential violence.
US citizens were advised to avoid protest areas and limit their movement across the nation’s capital.
“The US Embassy in Abuja informs US 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 around Eagle Square and the Central Business District.
“The Embassy advises all U.S. citizens to avoid this area and to severely limit all movement throughout the city on Monday, October 20th.
“The Embassy recommends children in Abuja stay home from school and domestic staff who travel from outside of Abuja to stay home as well,” the statement reads.
Americans were also instructed to take security measures.
Activist Omoyele Sowore announced the scheduled protest amid Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention for terrorism charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Sowore, who said the protest would be “historic”, added that it is meant to secure the release of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Credit: The Sun