Unic Press UK: The Defence Headquarters of the Nigerian military says the residents of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, cum other adjoining states’ should go about their normal legitimate businesses, despite the rumour that the insinuation that an attack in likely in the country’s capital city.
Reacting to a memorandum issued by the Nigeria Customs Service on 20 August 2020, which alerted the public to the existence of Boko Haram Terrorist Camps in/around the FCT, particularly in Kwaku forest in Kuje, Robochi/Gwagwalada forest, Unaisha forest in Toto local government area of Nasarawa State, Gegu forest near Idu town, Kogi state, and Kunyam Bush along airport road off DIA staff quarters, Abuja, the Defence Media Operations coordinator, Major General John Enenche said:
“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 it’s 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. 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.”
