Insurgency: There is no cause for alarm on speculated terrorist attacks – Lai Mohammed

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Lai Mohammed tells Nigerians not to panic over rumours of terrorist attacks

The Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has advised Nigerians to stay calm as he dismissed rumours of a speculated attack on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other areas.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed said: “There is no cause for alarm despite the latest travel advisories by some Western countries.

“We know that the terrorists, who have been massively degraded and put on the run have been looking for soft targets to attack.

“This is the nature of terrorism all over the world, as can be seen in recent attacks in the UK, France and Egypt, among others.

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“That is why the Nigerian security agencies have continued to be on the alert, even if their efforts have been largely unobtrusive so as not to disrupt the daily activities of the citizenry.

“Such efforts are routinely stepped up during religious festivals.”

The Information Minister assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continually put adequate measures in place to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and non-citizens alike.

Mohammed emphasized the military remained steadfast in making certin that the insurgents neither regroup nor regain the capacity to perpetrate organised attacks.

He added that the Federal Government’s sensitisation campaign on security, with the mantra: “if you see something, say something”, would be better broadcast on national radio and television.

The Minister urged Nigerians to be security conscious and promptly report suspicious people and objects to the security agencies.