The Defence Headquarters on Sunday assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining states of their safety following purported security threat to the nation’s capital.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement in Abuja said the military and other security agencies had been on red alert to ensure the safety of residents.
Enenche said the assurance became “imperative sequel to a purported memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service warning its staff on a possible attack on the FCT”.
He assured that the armed forces had intensified effective surveillance of the FCT and other states to checkmate activities of the criminals.
He said: “The Armed Forces in conjunction with other security and response agencies particularly the core intelligence agencies hereby assure the public that preventive and preemptive intelligence are ongoing.
“The general public is thus advised to go about their lawful businesses undeterred.
“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 public is equally enjoined to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity accordingly,” he said.
