Nigeria: Increased security likely in parts of Abuja as of early Jan. 7 following earlier explosion

Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture as of early Jan. 7 near the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in Abuja following an explosion. Emerging reports indicate that a suspected bomb detonated near the affected premises Jan. 6, leaving at least two people dead and two others wounded. Further details concerning the nature of the incident remain unclear; officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

Associated localized business and transport disruptions are likely.