The Federal Government on Friday described as false and
untrue, media reports that there are threats of a possible attack on Abuja by
foreign terrorists during this festive season.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, disclosed this
when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the emergency
meeting of the National Security Council, chaired by President Muhammadu
Buhari, in Abuja.
According to Aregbesola, Abuja is safe and secured from
terrorist attacks.
He said, “I have given you the outcome of the Security
Council meeting, but to your question, there is not any threat to the safety
and security of Abuja.
“Abuja is secure and very safe. If there was a leak, as you
mentioned, it could just be an operational alert that doesn’t require any worry
or concern.
“The Council has mandated us to assure Nigerians of their
safety, of their security and enduring peace for the period of the
festivities.”
Recall that palpable fear had gripped residents of the
Federal Capital Territory over reports indicating that terrorists from West
African neighbour, Mali, are planning to move through the Nigeria-Niger
Republic border to launch attacks on the nation’s capital, Abuja.
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