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Nigeria's security agency warns of potential threats, urges vigilance
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Nigeria's security agency warns of potential threats, urges vigilance

From Premium Times · () English

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  • Nigeria's Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) issued a security alert due to ongoing offensives and intelligence gathering by security agencies.
  • The advisory acknowledges recent successes against groups like ISWAP, including the neutralization of commander Abubakar Mainok.
  • ONSA urges the public to remain vigilant, security-conscious, and report suspicious activities promptly.

Nigeria's Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has issued a nationwide security advisory, calling for "continued vigilance and appropriate precautionary measures in relation to potential security concerns in certain locations."

continued vigilance and appropriate precautionary measures in relation to potential security concerns in certain locations.

— Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)ONSA's call for public caution in a security advisory.

The alert stems from ongoing offensives, intelligence gathering, and threat monitoring by security agencies in collaboration with local and international partners. The ONSA highlighted recent successes, including the killing of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and their commander, Abubakar Mainok, in a joint operation with U.S. forces.

This advisory is issued against the backdrop of sustained operations by Nigerian security agencies across the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions, which have recorded notable successes against the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other criminal groups.

— ONSAExplaining the basis for the security alert.

Despite these successes, the ONSA warns that terror groups "may seek to carry out isolated acts aimed at creating fear or drawing attention to themselves." These groups have continued to launch guerrilla attacks on military bases, civilian settlements, and highways, alongside expansion campaigns.

These operations have led to the neutralisation of several terrorist and bandit commanders, including Abubakar Al-Mainok alias Abu Bilal Al-Minuki, as well as the disruption of camps, hideouts, and other criminal strongholds in various areas.

— ONSADetailing recent security achievements.

The ONSA advises the public to remain security-conscious, report suspicious persons or activities, and cooperate with security agencies. State and local governments are urged to strengthen community vigilance and ensure timely information sharing. The agency also cautioned against spreading unverified information and assured the international community of its commitment to safety.

terror groups “may seek to carry out isolated acts aimed at creating fear or drawing attention to themselves.”

— ONSAWarning about potential enemy actions.
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