The Nigerian Army has deployed troops to commence a coordinated security sweep across three local government areas of Kwara State.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the state government, Rafiu Ajakaye, Today revealed that troops had been deployed in Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi LGAs.
The government also urged citizens to report suspicious activities or unknown faces found in their locality to security agencies in the state.
Security sources said other agencies, including police and the secret service, have also intensified intelligence gathering efforts in collaboration with the state government to foil any planned attacks on the state.
However, Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation’s capital where they disguise as menial workers.
A security source disclosed to correspondents while reacting to the security advisory by the US Mission in Nigeria.
It was disclosed further that they were aware that some ISWAP commanders and foot soldiers had melted into the civilian population in and around Abuja, perfecting plans to launch attacks about the same time.
The sources said most embassies in Nigeria were aware of this and therefore the announcement by the US Embassy might just be one of such advisories as others must have told their citizens quietly to be on the watch.
Responding to this, here is ONYEKACHI ADEKOYA a Security Expert.
