Security Alert – Potential Protests and Processions During Arba’een – August 4, 2026

Security Alert – Potential Protests and Processions During Arba’een August 4, 2026 Location – Abuja Event : Arba’een protests/processions The U.S. Embassy in Abuja informs U.S. citizens that potential processions and protests may occur in Abuja on August 4 , as the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) is potentially commemorating Arba’een .

Previous IMN processions and protests have resulted in confrontations with Nigerian Security Forces and have involved the use of teargas, water cannons, and live ammunition to curb activities. Possible Locations of protests/processions in Abuja may include,….