Security Alert: FCT Residents Beware, Boko Haram Might Just Be Near You
- Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have been urged to take precautions regarding their security
- Security sources recently released a bombshell about the operations of Boko Haram members in the FCT
- The source says some of the Boko Haram members bombarded in the northeast and northwest are now in the FCT disguised as artisans
FCT, Abuja - Some 48 hours ago, the United State Embassy issued a security advisory of an imminent terrorist attack on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This warning went viral and gained wide acceptance, which caused several reactions from top government officials and agencies.
Source: UGC
The Department of State Services (DSS) reacted a few hours to the US's release of the security warning.
The DSS urged residents not to panic but also advised that they take precautionary measures, remain alert, and help with any useful information to clamp down on any attempt by terrorists to launch an attack.
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Similarly, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) also issued a statement on Monday, October 24, stating that strategic plans are already in place to fortify all police units.
Boko Haram members flood Abuja, disguised as mechanics, carpenters, and the likes
Meanwhile, a Daily Trust newspaper report revealed that some Boko Haram members had infiltrated the nation's capital.
Legit.ng gathered that a security source told the newspaper that some ISWAP commanders are living within the civilian population masterminding plans to launch a terror attack.
The source said:
"We have gone far in securing not only the FCT but Nigeria at large…The terrorists have no hiding place anymore because we are tracking and picking them.
"We know all their antics. Many of them are working as mechanics, tailors, carpenters, labourers, and even experts in some fields…We know what is happening."
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Police Force and the DSS have urged residents not to be alarmed as precautionary measures are in place to clamp down on any imminent attack.
Terror attack: Police announces operation “Darkin Gaggawa” in Abuja amid US security alert
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has reacted to the imminent terror attack alert issued by the United States.
The United States had on Sunday, October 23 issued an advisory statement that there will be a terror attack in the nation's capital, Abuja.
However, the police in a statement said all proactive measures are in place to clamp down on any imminent terror attack.
Source: Legit.ng
