The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to its citizens ahead of the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled to hold on Monday, October 20, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

In a statement released on its official website on Friday, the Embassy warned that the demonstration could lead to traffic disruptions, roadblocks, and potential violence in parts of the city.

“The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. 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 advises all U.S. citizens to avoid this area and to severely limit all movement throughout the city on Monday, October 20th,” it added.

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The Embassy further advised that children remain at home and that domestic staff commuting from outside Abuja should also stay away from work on the protest 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,” the statement emphasized.

It also urged all American citizens in Nigeria to exercise heightened security precautions and remain vigilant.

The planned protest was announced earlier by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who revealed on his X (formerly Twitter) account that the demonstration would take place on October 20 and be directed toward the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.

Sowore described the protest as a “historic and peaceful” action aimed at demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Kanu, who is currently facing terrorism-related charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has been in detention since June 2021 following his controversial extradition from Kenya.