Finally DSS Reacts Over US Call for Security Alert in Nigeria
- The Department of State Services (DSS) has finally reacted to the warning by the United States over an imminent terror attack in Abuja
- In their reaction, residents of Abuja have been urged to take precautionary measures to avoid being victims
- Meanwhile, the DSS has appealed to residents to avail them any necessary and useful information that will help them clamp down on these terrorists
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FCT, Abuja - Amid the security alert statement issued by the United States embassy on Sunday, October 23, warning Abuja residents to be wary of terrorist attacks in some areas within the federal capital, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a reaction.
According to a statement made available to Legit.ng and issued by Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, Abuja residents have been urged not to be alarmed but should remain alert and take into cognisance the security warning.
Source: UGC
Afunanya said residents of Abuja should also help security agencies with useful and relevant information to help clamp down on any imminent terror attack in the federal capital.
He said:
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"While advising that all and sundry take necessary precautions, the populace is enjoined to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them.
"Meanwhile, the Service calls for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja."
Terrorism: Serious concern for presidency as UK, US list next target spots in Nigeria
Prequel to the reaction of the Department of State Services (DSS), the United States, and the United Kingdom alerted Abuja residents on Sunday, October 23 of a possible terror attack.
The US embassy, in its security advisory, warned that terrorists are plotting to attack crowded places in the nation's capital soon.
In the same vein, the UK government has called on Britons in Abuja to stay alert and move only when necessary with their ears to the ground for security news.
IGP orders tight security in Abuja as residents panic over possible terrorist attack
Recall that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, had ordered a beef-up of security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in order to fortify the nation’s capital against terrorists.
Residents of the FCT have been living in fear since the invasion of Kuje Prison by Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Tuesday, July 5.
About 800 inmates, including all the Boko Haram suspects in detention, were released during the invasion.
Source: Legit.ng
