“Abuja safe and secure” – FG dismisses U.S. embassy’s security advisory to its staff and families

The Federal Government has dismissed fears over the security situation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), insisting that Abuja remains safe and secure for both Nigerians and foreigners.

This follows a recent advisory by the United States embassy restricting its staff and their families from visiting military sites or government facilities in Abuja due to unspecified security concerns.

In a statement on Monday, Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, said there is no imminent or specific threat in the FCT.

Part of the statement read:

“We recognize and respect the right of foreign missions, including the U.S. embassy, to issue travel advisories to their citizens.

“However, it is important to state categorically that Abuja remains safe for citizens, residents, and visitors alike.”

The minister stated that security and intelligence agencies are working tirelessly to maintain peace and protect lives in the capital and across the country.

He added that Abuja’s security architecture has been proactive, with notable successes in detecting and preventing threats.

Idris said the U.S. advisory is based on general global trends and should not cause panic among residents or investors.

“We reiterate to all diplomatic missions, investors, development partners, and the general public that there is no cause for alarm,” he noted.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding Abuja’s reputation as “one of the most secure capitals in the world”.

Citizens were urged to go about their daily activities without fear while remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to authorities. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>