βThe Federal Government has assured citizens, residents, and visitors that Abuja is secured and safe .
Federal government spoke through the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris as the brace up to address concerns raised by a recent U.S. Embassy security advisory restricting non-official travel by its staff and families to military and government facilities within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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β Idris acknowledged the advisory in a statement yesterday but emphasised that Abuja remains safe and secured.
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ββWhile the Federal Government recognises 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,β he said.
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βIdris highlighted the proactive measures undertaken by Nigeriaβs security agencies to ensure the safety of the FCT. βThe current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralising threats,β he noted.
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βHe explained that the U.S. advisory stems from general global developments and not any specific or imminent threat within Abuja. βWe reiterate to all diplomatic missions, investors, development partners, and the general public that there is no cause for alarm,β the statement added.
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βThe minister reaffirmed the governmentβs commitment to protecting all residents and maintaining Abujaβs status as one of the most secure capitals in the world. He urged citizens to remain vigilant while continuing their lawful activities without fear.
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ββOur security and intelligence agencies are monitoring developments across the country and are fully prepared to respond decisively to any threat,β he assured, encouraging the public to report suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
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βThe United States mission in Nigeria had issued the security advisory on Sunday, following heightened security concerns attributed to recent global developments arising from the war between Israel and Iran