The Department of State Services (DSS) has advised residents of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to panic over the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, yesterday, October 23.
In a statement late yesterday, the Public Relations Officer of DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya recalled that the Service has issued similar alert many times in the past.
“The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the past.”
the Service however called for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.
Afunanya said that the statement has become necessary after receiving several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja.
“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.”
