The United States Embassy in Abuja on Friday issued a security alert to all Americans in Nigeria or planning to come into Abuja over the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest.
The protest being organised by social activist, Omoyele Sowore is expected to attract a large crowd to the Eagle Square in the Central Business District.
In a statement published on its website on Friday, the Embassy cautioned that the protest could lead to disruptions and potential violence
Reacting to the imminent protest, the US Embassy advised its citizens to stay away from the protest areas and limit their 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 Embassy recommends children in Abuja stay home from school and domestic staff who travel from outside of Abuja to stay home as well.”
“Avoid areas where protests are taking place. Avoid crowds. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.”
Earlier, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had declined a request by the Nigerian Police to stop the planned protest.
Announcing the decision of the court in a a statement shared on his social media handles, Sowore said, “IG of PoliceNG Kayode Egbetokun dispatched police lawyers to sue me, in an effort to halt the FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Aso Rock Villa on Monday.
“However, the judge, Justice Umar of Federal High Court in Abuja, refused to grant the ex parte motion, instead instructing him to serve me notice and adjourning the case until Tuesday for a proper hearing.”
