Terror alerts: Buhari’s aide, Ahmad calls for vigilance, provides emergency lines in Abuja

The Special Assistant on Digital Communications to the President, Bashir Ahmad, has charged the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain vigilant, and report any suspicious movement to security agents.

Ahmad was reacting to warnings by the United States and British governments on planned terror attacks in the nation’s capital.

President Buhari had on Friday assured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to keep the country safe and peaceful.

Ahmad, who made the call on his verified Twitter handle, @BashirAhmaad, provided emergency lines that FCT residents can call in case of any abnormal occurrence.

He wrote: “Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are urged by the security agencies to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or abnormal occurrence to the Police through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883. Kindly RT/share!”

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