After the United States Embassy issued a security alert about a planned terror attack on Abuja in the next week, the Department of State Services, or DSS, has instructed Nigerians to maintain calm while being attentive.
While accepting the caution, the DSS made it clear that it was aware of the problem and has previously issued similar advisories.
In a statement released by its spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS urged Nigerians to exercise caution in response to the United States' warning about the impending terrorist attack on Abuja. It also stated that the Service was collaborating with other security agencies to keep the peace.
The DSS nevertheless asked Nigerians to provide the agency with information relating to threats and suspicious criminal acts that they may notice around them.
The statement said, “The Department of State Services has received several inquiries 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,” Afunanya said in the statement on the planned terror attack on Abuja.