Tag: Security alert

U.S. Embassy, Abuja issues terror threat alert for its citizens 

Aminu Imam
U.S. Embassy issues terror alert

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning of a potential terrorist threat against U.S. diplomatic facilities and affiliated schools across Nigeria. The advisory, released on March 9, 2026, urged Americans in the country to heighten vigilance and take precautionary measures. According to the alert, possible targets include the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the Consulate in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated educational institutions. While no specific locations or groups were named, the embassy recommended varying travel routes and schedules, remaining aware of surroundings, avoiding predictable patterns, and reviewing security…

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National Security: FG fumes over UK, US embassies’ security alerts

Aminu Imam

…Assures of security safety for all The Federal Government yesterday expressed strong disapproval over security alert issued by some embassies alleging plot by terrorists to attack government and public facilities in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The United States and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria had on Sunday issued advisories to their citizens with warning that terrorists are planning to launch attack against public places in Nigeria. The embassies had consequently warned their citizens to be on alert and keep off such public places. However, the Minister of Information and…

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US Embassy Abuja Security Alert: DSS calls for calm

Aminu Imam

…Says measures in place to forestall such incidence The Department of State Services (DSS) has said there is no cause for alarm over the US embassy alert on terror attacks in Abuja. The intelligence agency was responding to the security alerts issued by the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) on the possibility of increased terrorist attacks in Nigeria. Recall that reports during the weekend had it that the US Embassy raised the alarm in a security alert issued to its nationals, saying targets may include, but are…

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Military’s Brigade of Guards tightens security in Abuja over terror fear  

Aminu Imam

Responding to potential terror attacks in the nation’s capital, the Nigerian Army’s Brigade of Guards, responsible for the security of the president, his family, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has deployed troops at the entry and exit points in Abuja, for more effective security of the seat of power.  According to the military’s Defence Media Operations (DMO), to this end, soldiers have intensified stop-and-search operations, with increased checkpoints in view of the development. It was gathered that the new security measures might not be unconnected to a security alert…

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Security Alert! El-Rufa’i raises alarm over presence of Boko Haram, ISWAP in Kaduna forest

Aminu Imam

The Kaduna State Government has raised an alarm about the activities of terrorist groups in the State. Speaking during the presentation of the first quarter security report for 2022 to the State’s security council, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said members of the Ansaru and Boko Haram terrorist groups have infiltrated some parts of Birnin-Gwari and Giwa local government areas. Aruwan said the terrorists have been luring locals with gifts with a view to recruiting them into the criminal organisations. Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i expressed concern that…

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National Security Alert! ‘Terrorists from Mali planning to infiltrate borders, attack FCT’ – Immigration

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The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has put its officers at various border posts across the country on red alert over the prospect of a looming terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. The NIS said it received intelligence from the Presidency that some terrorists from West-African neighbour, Mali, want to move through the Nigeria-Niger Republic border to launch an attack in Abuja. The letter, dated December 23, 2021, was titled: ‘Terrorists Plan Attacks In Abuja’, signed by the Land Border Patrol Commander, Edirin Okoto, on behalf of the…

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