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.
The United States Mission in Nigeria had warned its citizens against unofficial visits to Nigerian military and government facilities in Abuja.
Statement from the US Mission stated that 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.
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 that 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.
He said that 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.
According to him, 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 said that the current security architecture in Abuja has not only been proactive but has also recorded significant successes in detecting, preventing, and neutralizing threats.
Source/Daily Post
