The security alert has been issued to UK citizens in Nigeria due to rising tensions between the US and Iran following the killing of Qasem Soleimani. Some Muslim groups in Nigeria protested Soleimani’s death, expressing anti-US sentiments and burning a US flag in Abuja. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has advised its citizens in Nigeria to be vigilant, avoid large gatherings and unsafe areas. The statement emphasizes the need to steer clear of public demonstrations and leave the area immediately in case of any disturbances.