Army in Abuja on Terror Alert as National Confab Begins Next Week

The Nigerian Army, police and other security agencies have been placed on high alert to pre-empt any act of terrorism in Abuja during the National Conference, which begins next week.

 

Security personnel have been dispatched to public buildings, military and police headquarters, high-profile offices and densely-populated areas across the FCT that may be targeted by insurgents during the conference, and soldiers will be stationed at the entry and exit points into the federal capital.

There will be increased stop and search conducted on vehicles, and more patrols and intelligence gathering at notable notorious spots in and around the FCT, which include Gwagwalada, Suleja, Deidei, Dutse Alhaji, Mpape, Apo Mechanic Village, Zuba, Mararaba, Nyanya, motor parks and uncompleted buildings.  

The managers and owners of hotels, restaurants and drinking joints have also been advised to be wary of the kind of guests they accommodate and entertain on their premises, and to report any suspicious characters to the police.