A call has been made to Nigerians by the Department of State Services (DSS) to take necessary precautions and be security conscious in view of the security advisory released by the US Embassy on possible terror attack on Abuja.
The Public Relations Officer of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
Afunanya said that the DSS had issued similar advisory in the past and urged residents to remain alert and calm.
While advising that necessary precautions are taken by all and sundry, the populace is enjoined to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them, he added.
He added that the service was working with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders in order to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.
The US Embassy security advisory alert was issued on Sunday, it said targets for the attack may include government buildings, places of worship, schools, markets and shopping malls.
Others include hotels, bars, restaurants, athletic gatherings, transport terminals, law enforcement facilities and international organisations.