US embassy cable - 05LAGOS545

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Identifier:	05LAGOS545
Wikileaks:	View 05LAGOS545 at Wikileaks.org
Origin:	Consulate Lagos
Created:	2005-04-12 10:15:00
Classification:	SECRET//NOFORN
Tags:	ASEC CASC NI PTER
Redacted:	This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.

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