In the wake of the recent wave of insecurity issues in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant.
He has assured Nigerians on the swift and sure presence of the security measures that are in place to promote safety for all.
According to the statement, he advised the nation’s security establishment and entire citizens to continue being vigilant and careful with security, saying that it is important to avoid panic.
While calling for calm, President Buhari stressed that the recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments should not be a cause for panic.
He said: “Nigeria is no exception in having terror threats listed in foreign government’s travel advice to their citizens. UK and US travel advisories also state there is a high likelihood of terror attacks in many Western European nations.
“Indeed, the UK and US advice to their respective citizens for travel to one another’s countries contain the same warning. Unfortunately, terror is a reality the world over.
“However, it does not mean an attack in Abuja is imminent. Since the July prison raid, security measures have been reinforced in and around the FCT.
“Heightened monitoring and interception of terrorist communications ensure potential threats are caught further upstream.
“Attacks are being foiled. Security agents are proactively rooting out threats to keep citizens safe – much of their work unseen and necessarily confidential.
“Nigerians’ safety remains the highest priority of government and security services are working around the clock to keep harm at bay.”
The President gave the counsel in a statement issued on Friday by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity).
