Ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, in Abuja, the US Embassy has released a security alert warning American citizens of possible unrest.
In a notice published on its official website on Friday, the Embassy cautioned that the demonstration could result in disruptions and potential violence.
The Embassy advised US citizens to avoid the protest zones and reduce movement across the city.
“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 statement read in part.
The Embassy further recommended that children remain at home and that domestic staff commuting from outside the city should not report to work on that day.
“The Embassy recommends children in Abuja stay home from school and domestic staff who travel from outside of Abuja to stay home as well,” it added.
It also urged all Americans in Nigeria to adopt heightened security measures.
The planned protest was announced by activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, via his X account on October 9.
Sowore said the demonstration would be held on October 20 and targeted toward the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
He described it as a “historic” and peaceful action aimed at demanding the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Kanu, who is currently facing terrorism charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has been in custody since June 2021 following his controversial extradition from Kenya.