The Federal Government has assured citizens, residents, and visitors that Abuja remains safe.
The assurance followed a recent travel advisory issued by the United States Embassy, restricting non-official visits by its staff to military and government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said there was no cause for alarm, adding that Nigeria’s security agencies were fully engaged in keeping the FCT and the rest of the country secure.
“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,” Idris stated.
The US embassy had earlier advised its personnel to avoid non-official travel to government and military facilities in Abuja, citing general global developments.
An alert released by the embassy on Monday said citizens that all US Embassy employees and their families were prohibited from non-official travel to a Nigerian military site or other government venue in Abuja at this time.
It added, “Actions to Take: Stay alert in public places, with particular attention to location and venues where Westerners, expatriates, and government officials frequent.
“Avoid large gatherings and consider limiting unnecessary travel.
Avoid predictable routines. Familiarise yourself with emergency exits when you enter buildings. Review your personal security plans.”
Despite the new restrictions, the Consular Sections of the US embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos remained open and operational.
Idris, however, dismissed any suggestion that the advisory was linked to a specific threat within the capital.
“We understand that the US advisory is based on general global developments and does not reflect any imminent or specific threat within the FCT.
“We reiterate to all diplomatic missions, investors, development partners, and the general public that there is no cause for alarm,” Idris explained.
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