Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has not remained the same since the United States Embassy raised the alarm of an elevated
risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
“While advising that necessary precautions be taken by all and sundry, the populace is enjoined to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them. He said: “The evacuation of non-essential workers and family members is the first step when violence is anticipated.
Meanwhile, schools run by foreigners, the popular Jabi Lake Mall housing Shoprite and other shops are shut.The management in a post on its Instagram page said the decision was taken for the overall safety of all its staffers and valued customers. According to the Police spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello, in his goodwill message, just before the vehicles were test-driven and handed over to the FCT Commissioner of police CP Babaji Sunday, said the donation came with a three-year paid servicing schedule.
He urged all FCT residents to play their roles by reporting suspicious activities to relevant agencies.
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