Gift Wada
The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged citizens to be on alert and report suspicious movements to the service, following the security alert issued by the United States Embassy on an elevated risk of terrorists attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“The DSS has received several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, today, 23/10/22. The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the past.
“While advising that necessary precautions are 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,” the DSS said in as press statement signed by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya.
“Meanwhile, the Service calls for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja,” the statement added.