LAGOS EAC MEETING ON ON CURRENT THREAT ASSESSMENT

S E C R E T LAGOS 000545 SIPDIS NOFORN DS/IP/AF, AF/EX, DS/IP/OPO, DS/ICI/PII, DS/DSS/ITA E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/08/2015 TAGS: ASEC CASC NI PTER SUBJECT: LAGOS EAC MEETING ON ON CURRENT THREAT ASSESSMENT REF: A. A. TDX 315/19421-05 ¶B. B. TDX 315/19422-05 ¶C. C. TDX 315/19888-05 ¶D. D. TDX 315/20771-05 Classified By: RSO Kevin A. Maloy. Reason 1.5 (C) and (D). ¶1. (S/NF) Lagos core EAC members convened today to review Post's security posture in light of the current threat information outlined in REFTELs. In attendance were the CG, RSO, RMAS, MGT, CON, DEA, POL/ECON, PAO, DAO, FCS and FBI. ¶2. (S/NF) RMAS summarized recent reporting outlined in REFTELs. RMAS stated the threat reporting indicated the Consulate General in Lagos had been a primary target for terrorist activities. Reporting indicates that Al Qaida is in Nigeria and has contacts with other terrorist groups including the GSPC and the "Nigerian Taliban." ¶3. (S/NF) The EAC agreed that since no imminent threat is anticipated, Post does not need to take any immediate emergency measures. However, Post will develop a comprehensive plan to enhance security, specifically regarding the control of the public street in front of the Consulate Office Building. ¶4. (U) The point of contact in this matter is RSO Kevin Maloy at (office) 234-1-261-1303. BROWNE