Abuja not under security threat, remains safe for citizens and visitors – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded to the latest security advisory issued by the US Embassy, 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 acknowledging the right of foreign missions to issue travel advisories, the government categorically states that Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

Alhaji Mohammed emphasized that 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 minister highlighted the effectiveness of its security architecture in Abuja, which has been proactive in detecting, preventing, and neutralizing threats.

“The current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralizing threats,” he said.

“We understand that the U.S. advisory is based on general global developments and does not reflect any imminent or specific threat within the FCT,”

“However, we reiterate to all diplomatic missions, investors, development partners, and the general public that there is no cause for alarm.” He said.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of all residents and to maintaining Abuja’s reputation as one of the most secure capitals in the world.

“The Federal Government wishes to reaffirm its commitment to the safety of all residents and to maintaining Abuja’s reputation as one of the most secure capitals in the world,” he said.

He encouraged citizens to conduct their lawful activities without fear while remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.

“We encourage citizens to conduct their lawful activities without fear, while also remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities,” he said.