The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the security
threat within Abuja city as alleged by the United States’ Mission in Nigeria.
The government made the rebuttal on Monday while responding
to an advisory by the United States’ Mission in Nigeria.
Recall that the United States Mission in Nigeria
had warned its citizens against unofficial visits to Nigerian military and
government facilities in Abuja.
“Due to increased security concerns arising from current
global developments, US Mission Nigeria informs US citizens that all US Embassy
employees and their families are prohibited from non-official travel to a
Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time,” the
mission had stated.
In a swift response, the Nigerian Government stated that
Abuja remained safe for citizens and visitors alike.
Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, in a
statement, said, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken note of the
latest security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States,
restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military
sites or other government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Abuja.
“While the Federal Government recognizes and respects the
right of foreign missions, including the U.S. Embassy, to issue travel
advisories to their citizens, it is important to state categorically that Abuja
remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors alike.
“Nigeria’s security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the continued safety and protection of all residents of the FCT and across the country. The current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralizing threats.”
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