The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security advisory to its citizens ahead of the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement published on its official website on Friday, the Embassy warned that the demonstration, expected to hold around Eagle Square and the Central Business District, could result in traffic disruptions, roadblocks, and possible confrontations between protesters and security agencies.
“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,” the statement read.
“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 advised Americans to avoid protest areas and minimise movement across the city during the demonstration.
“The Embassy advises all US citizens to avoid this area and to severely limit all movement throughout the city on Monday, October 20th,” it added.
In addition, the advisory urged parents to keep their children at home and advised employers to excuse domestic staff who commute from outside the capital.
“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 said.
The statement further advised US citizens resident in Nigeria to maintain a high level of personal security awareness and to monitor local news for updates on the planned protest.
The #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest is reportedly being organised by supporters of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, to demand his immediate release from custody.
Security operatives are expected to be deployed around major public facilities and government institutions in anticipation of the demonstration.
