Nigeria Military relief fear of possible attack by Boko Haram members in Abuja

Nigerian Customs Service, H.A. Sabo on behalf of the Deputy Comptroller General Enforcement, Investigation, and Inspection, on September 4, 2020, states that intelligence report gathered by the agency suggests that members of the terrorist group have established camps in and around the FCT, a development that constitutes serious security concern to the seat of power

Reacting to the development, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Shehu, said

“The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hamid Ali (Rtd) has confirmed that the intelligence arm of the agency made certain discoveries of security nature and in line with their duty to the nation, they have drawn the attention of security and intelligence agencies to what they found.

 

Nigeria Military relief fear of possible attack by  Boko Haram members in Abuja 

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says it is on red alert over reported planned attacks by Boko Haram sect members in Abuja, Nasarawa and Kogi state.

The statement came after intelligent report gathered that Boko Haram members is planning to attack Abuja.

The Statement Reads:

The Defence Headquarters wish to reassure residents of FCT and other adjoining States that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have been on red alert to combat crime and ensure effective surveillance of the Federal Capital Territory and other States of the country.

This is imperative sequel to a purported memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service warning its staff on a possible attack on the FCT.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria working together with other security and response agencies particularly the core intelligence agencies hereby assure the general public that preventive and preemptive intelligence are ongoing.

The general public is thus advised to go about their lawful businesses undeterred.

2. Furthermore, the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wish to assure the general public that the offensives against the common enemies of this Nation will not cease until normalcy is restored in all parts of the country.

Hence, the general public is equally enjoined to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity accordingly.''

SOURCE: Lindaikeji

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