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Lagos Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Lagos Country Council

The Lagos Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Crime and Safety Reports

Senegal 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Senegal This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Cote d'Ivoire 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

South Africa 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Pretoria, U.S. more...

Mauritius 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Mauritius This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Malawi 2009 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Sub-Saharan Africa - Malawi This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Featured Reports

Nigeria Kidnapping Trends: Rising Criminal Incidents

Hot Topic
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Kidnapping in Nigeria is increasing in frequency, expanding in scope, and changing in nature. It is a significantly under-reported crime that may occur as frequently as 40 times a week against expatriate and Nigerian victims. more...

Warden Message: Nigeria Plateau State Violence, Non-essential Travel Deferred

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria This warden message is being issued to inform U.S. citizens in Nigeria about recent incidents of violence in Plateau State. Rioting in many parts of Jos and several surrounding areas has led to significant casualties and property destruction. While current reporting indicates the violence may be subsiding, the Jos area remains tense and potentially volatile. more...

Nigeria Armed Robbery & Home Invasion Incident

Safety & Security
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria In late October around 9 p.m., six members of a faith-based organization in southeast Nigeria were beaten and robbed by armed men in their apartments. The victims were punched and kicked but did not sustain further serious injuries. more...

Warden Message: Chad Experiencing Ongoing Security Concerns

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Sub-Saharan Africa - Chad This Warden Message updates information sent on March 2, 2010. Post has received information from various sources indicating that groups hostile to U.S. interests may be operating in Chad with the intent to commit violence. more...

OSAC Monthly Report: February 2010

Activity
Worldwide This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of February 2010, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month's Country Council Focus is on the Erbil Country Council. more...