What We Are Doing To Avert Boko Haram Attack In Abuja – Army

• We won’t relent until peace and stability fully return to Nigeria

The defence headquarters (DHQ) has revealed the steps it’s taking to forestall the imminent Boko Haram attack in the federal capital territory, Abuja.

In an internal memo last week, customs had disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents were plotting to launch attacks in some locations across the federal capital territory (FCT), and in Kogi and Nasarawa states.

Reacting to the memo, DHQ says it is working to prevent the planned Boko Haram attacks which the Nigeria Customs Service alerted Nigerians of.

In a statement on Sunday, DHQ spokesman, John Enenche, said the nation’s armed forces have been put on red alert to tackle any crime.

Enenche said the military is proactive, adding that preventive and preemptive intelligence are ongoing to nip such attacks in their bud.

He also assured Nigerians that the army and other security outfits will not relent until all the elements that are terrorising the country and impeding its peace and stability are routed.

He said: “The Defence Headquarters wish to reassure residents of 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 Federal Capital Territory and other States of the country.

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“This is imperative sequel to a purported memorandum from the Nigeria Customs Service warning its staff on a possible attack on the FCT.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria working together with other security and response agencies particularly the core intelligence agencies hereby assure the general public that preventive and preemptive intelligence are ongoing. The general public is thus advised to go about their lawful businesses undeterred.

“Furthermore, 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.”

He also urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity accordingly.