The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged Nigerians to remain alert and assist security agencies with relevant information to nip any planned terror attack in the bud.
Director of Public Relations of DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya made this known in a late Sunday statement.
The secret police issued the statement in reaction to an advisory the United States Embassy issued to American citizens in Nigeria.
In the advisory, the embassy warned of an “elevated risk” of terror attacks in Nigeria, especially Abuja.
“There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja. Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations. The U.S. Embassy will offer reduced services until further notice,” the advisory read in part.
However, the DSS assured Nigerians that there was no cause for alarm.
“The Department of State Services 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. 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 read.