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DSS Reacts to U.S. Alert on Possible Terrorists’ Attack in Abuja 

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October 24, 2022
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By Abraham Olatunbosun

 

The Department of State Security (DSS), Nigeria’s secret police, on Sunday urged calm amid security advisory by the United States Embassy in Abuja.

 

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This was made known in a statement by the DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, PhD.

 

Recall that the embassy had, in its advisory, said: “There is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja.

 

“Targets may include, but are not limited to, government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets, shopping malls, hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities, and international organizations.”

In it’s reaction, the DSS submitted that: ” necessary precautions are taken by all and sundry, the populace is enjoined to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them.”

•Full text of the DSS statement

PRESS RELEASE
DSS CALLS FOR CALM

The Department of State Services (DSS) has received several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, today, 23/10/22.

 

The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the past.

 

While advising that necessary precautions are taken by all and sundry, the populace is enjoined to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them.

 

Meanwhile, the Service calls for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.

Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi
Public Relations Officer
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja
23rd October, 2022

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