Hours after the United States government announced that it will evacauate its citizens from Nigeria over renewed terror threats, the American soldiers have a raided an Abuja estate on Wednesday.
The U.S. forces raided the Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, alongside operatives of the soldiers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The U.S. and the United Kingdom had warned of a possible terrorist attack in Abuja.
It said , in a travel advisory that the terrorists may target government buildings, places of worship and schools, among others.
During the operation at the Abuja estate, movement was fully restricted as security operatives swooped on the suspects.
The management of the estate, in a notice, cautioned residents on the need to be security conscious.
The notice reads, “It’s no longer news that there was a High Powered Sting Operation in Phase 3 this afternoon, culminating in a complete shutdown of our estate. A combination of the American Army and our DSS team were responsible.”
“We are unable to give full details of the reason(s) behind the operation, however, we can confirm that there was an allegation of terrorist activities. It is therefore desperately incumbent on every resident to remain vigilant, KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS and report any suspicious movement, person or activities to the Exco, Street Reps and/the Police.
“We will continue to do our utmost best to keep the estate safe for all of us. Everyone is responsible for security and there should be no iota of abdication of this responsibility.
“Finally, let’s remain calm and continue to carry out our daily activities within the parameters of the Law. God bless and protect us all.”
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE reports that on July 5, Boko Haram fighters believed to be Kaduna train attackers, stormed Kuje Prison in Abuja, freeing 879 inmates, including 69 terrorists in its custody.
On 23 July, terrorists ambushed the Presidential Guard Brigade troops near the Nigerian Law School in Bwari Abuja hours after they threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Nasir El-Rufai and other top government officials.
The Guards Brigade is an elite brigade of the Nigerian Army responsible for protecting the President of Nigeria and securing the capital city.
