The Nigerian Government has advised the public not to panic due to heightened security activities preparatory to the events marking the country’s 61st Independence day anniversary celebration.
The alert was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
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The Minister however urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs not to panic and to go about their legitimate activities.
”Residents are enjoined to report suspicious persons and movements to the security agencies through the following numbers: 09-6305396, 08031230631, 08032003557 and 122,” he said
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