14 Jan 2022 | 01:36 PM UTC
Nigeria: Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja Jan. 15; road closures in places from Jan. 14
Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja, Nigeria, Jan. 15; road closures in places from Jan. 14. Increased security is likely.
Event
Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) commemorations will be held in Abuja Jan. 15. Authorities will close roads leading to the Arcade military base, the Federal Secretariat, and its environs, from 14:00 Jan. 14 ahead of the event. Localized traffic disruptions and movement restrictions for pedestrians are likely on nearby roads.
Heightened security presence is almost certain in the affected areas. Measures such as checkpoints, and thorough identity and vehicle checks, are likely. Road closures will likely remain in place through late Jan. 15. Spontaneous anti-government protests remain possible; participants may involve former soldiers.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) observed on Jan. 15 commemorates fallen soldiers and veterans of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Advice
Heed the instructions of local authorities. Allow additional time to reach destinations in Abuja during the celebration period. Use alternative routes to avoid road closures and security-related disruptions. Avoid all protests as a precaution.
