By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
The Defence Headquarters, Abuja has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and other adjoining states of their continued safety as the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are battle ready to combat any form of crime and criminalities.
According to a Press release from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence headquarters in Abuja, the assurances is coming on the heels of a purported memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service warning it’s staff on a possible attack on the FCT.
The statement released on Sunday and signed by the Coordinator, DMO, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE , said the Armed Forces of Nigeria working together with other security and response agencies particularly the core intelligence agencies.
ENENCHE however assured the general public to go about their lawful businesses undeterred as preventive and pre-emptive intelligence are on-going.
The Statement read in full: “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”, the statement concluded.
