US Embassy Security Alert: Suspect arrested, explosives discovered close to entrance of US staff house
After a series of conferences, intelligence sharing, and "incontrovertible proof of immediate danger," it was reliably learned via diplomatic sources that other nations agreed with the US viewpoint.
A failed effort was attempted to attack the US embassy before it issued a warning about a potential terror strike in Abuja.
Recall that the British High Commission likewise announced limited services while issuing a movement advisory to its workers.
After a series of conferences, intelligence sharing, and "incontrovertible proof of immediate danger," it was reliably learned via diplomatic sources that other nations agreed with the US viewpoint.
According to one of the sources, a suspect was detained late last week at the Central Area near the US Embassy on suspicion of spying on the neighborhood. On Saturday, October 22, explosive devices were also discovered close to the entrance to a compound housing US personnel.
According to the source, the US government decided to send Special Forces to Abuja to assess the threat after learning about the scheme to attack US nationals and other expats.
Additionally, the US State Department authorized the departure of non-emergency US federal personnel in the travel alert released on Tuesday.
However, a source in one of Nigeria's security organizations claimed that the concern was not justified.
"What's the fuss about...? In Nigeria, a security alert has previously been issued. Why do Nigerians seek foreign goods so much? because the USA was the source of the alert? Our passion for exotic culture is unquenchable...
"Recall that the DSS issued warnings about impending bomb and violent assaults as well as plots by elements to target public locations on March 19, April 26, and December 14, 2021. Nigerians never took them seriously and never showed worry.
"A few months later, there were attacks in Kano, Jigawa, Imo, and other locations. Kuje was beaten up. Haba! Without the assistance of our law enforcement agencies, it might have been worse. Abeg! Everyone needs to calm down. Everyone needs to help security services by providing them with information on criminals. Be cautious.
Another high security source, however, felt that the US administration was overreacting and that the embassy's scare tactics may have kept the threat level under control.
The US government's move was called "disgusting and a slap on the Nigerian authorities" by a senior intelligence source.
However, a different source claimed that the American government was outraged by Nigeria's recent close collaboration with the Chinese and Russian governments, particularly in the field of defense procurement.
One of Abuja's largest malls closed down indefinitely on Thursday due to safety concerns.
A few hours later, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria, alerted his officers across the country and made emergency contact information available to the public.