The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the intelligence alert, communicating possible Boko Haram terrorist attacks in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
A statement by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, said the Headquarters wish to reassure residents of the FCT and other adjoining states that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have been on red alert to combat crime and ensure effective surveillance of the FCT and other states of the country.
The statement noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies wish to assure the general public that the offensives against the common enemies of this Nation will not cease until normalcy is restored in all parts of the country.
The document stated that intelligence reports have it that they are planning to attack some selected targets within the territory and have set up their camps in identified enclaves of Kunyam Bush along airport road off DIA Staff Quarters-Abuja, Robochi Gwagwalada Forest, Kwaku forest, Kuje, Abuja, Unaisha forest in Toto Local Government of Nasarawa State and Gegu forest, close to Idu town in Kogi State.
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The apparently leaked memo dated August 20, 2020, emanated from the Nigerian Customs Service and was signed by the Comptroller Enforcement of Customs Headquarters, H.A. Sabo. The service has yet to deny the authorship of the memo.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
