The U.S. embassy in Uganda sent an emergency message this weekend to Americans inside the country, telling them to stay indoors because officials have uncovered a terror plot by the Al Qaeda-linked terror group al Shabab.
The Islamic extremist group has vowed to get revenge for U.S. air strikes last week that killing leader Ahmed Abdi Godane.
The embassy described the plot as “imminent” and said it was uncovered by Ugandan authorities. However, embassy officials acknowledged they are not aware of specific targets nor whether the Somali militants of al Shabab who plotted the attack are still at large.
The terror cell was discovered in the city of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city and the largest in the country.
The message stated authorities are trying to put in place heightened security measures at the Entebbe International Airport and elsewhere.
“We urge that you exercise all possible caution, remaining at home or in a safe location until the all clear is issued,” the embassy said on its website.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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