Tag: Terror alert

Abuja Terror Alerts: “Don’t panic, be alert”, Buhari urges Nigerians

Aminu Imam

…Says Govt. has reinforced security The nation’s security establishment and entire citizens have been advised to continue to be vigilant and careful with security. This comes in the wake of the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) travel advisory alert to their citizens at the weekend of a possible terrorist attack in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, in an issued statement said President Muhammadu Buhari gave the advice upon his return from South Korea yesterday, urging Nigerians to remain calm saying it…

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Terror alert: Northern group seeks NSA, Service Chiefs’ sacking

Aminu Imam

A Northern group, ‘The Arewa Youth Assembly‘, has said the security advisory by the United States Embassy and the British High Commission to their citizens over an imminent terrorists’ attack in Abuja has vindicated their call for the sacking of the National Security Adviser, (NSA), Major-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd). Recall that the group had in August 2022 demanded that President Muhammadu Buhari should sack the NSA or face mass action. The group had on August 1, handed down a 14-day ultimatum for the Federal Government and went ahead to protest…

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US/UK Terror Alert: “No imminent threat in Abuja”, Says IGP, allays fears of possible attacks

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, yesterday insisted that there is no security threat in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Recall that at the weekend the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) both warned of a possible terrorist attack in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Recall that the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advisory update to British nationals in Nigeria. According to the warnings, the attack would be especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship, schools and other centres where large crowds…

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Abuja Terror Alert: FCTA reclaims Law School land, as Jabi Mall shut operations

Aminu Imam

Following a heightened security alert in the nation’s capital, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has reclaimed parts of the Nigeria Law School’s land taken over by criminals in Bwari town. The development came as one of the biggest malls in the territory, the Jabi Lake Mall shut down operations in what its management said is to protect staff and customers in the wake of a recent security advisory issued by some embassies. Also, most primary schools in the territory have announced a mid-term break. The Senior Special Assistant…

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