Nigerian security services have been directed to increase surveillance especially in public places across the country.
The coordinator of the National Information Centre on terrorism, Mike Omeri, said this at a media briefing in Abuja.
Omeri called for security consciousness, as there are strong indications that insurgents are planning to carry out major attacks on soft targets during the yuletide celebrations.
Omeri Said, “We have strong indications that there are plans by insurgents to carry out major attacks against soft targets during this period. The aim is to exploit the festive period with attended mass gatherings for religious programs, schools end of the year’s party and activities including family picnics to cause large-scale destruction of lives and properties. You would have noticed evidently the presence of security men especially police in all corners of Abuja and other cities of Nigeria. This is a direct proactive response to ensuring safety of lives and properties during the festive period. In this regard, citizens are advised to please corporate and be patient with these officials in the conduct of their duties.”
Omeri restated government’s commitment to the search and rescue of the Chibok girls missing for over eight months and all persons in insurgents’ captivity.
It also confirmed the arrest of seven fake Boko Haram commanders identified as close associates of the self-styled Australian negotiator, Steven Davis, who are behind a grand plan to spread falsehood and undermine government’s efforts to end terrorism.
Omeri said, “The federal government assures the citizens of its untiring efforts to adequately check the challenge of insurgency and the activities of these unpatriotic Nigerians who support and abide the situation.”
On the internally displaced persons, Omeri said government will spare no effort in ensuring the cushioning of their plight through the provision of relief materials.
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