By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The Department of State Services (DSS) has responded to the security advisory issued over the weekend by the United States Embassy in Abuja.

While calling for calm in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, on Sunday night, the Service enjoined the populace to remain alert and assist security agencies with useful information regarding threats and suspicious criminal acts around them

The statement reads: “The Department of State Services (DSS) has received several enquiries relating to the security advisory issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, today, 23/10/22. The public may recall that the Service had variously issued similar warnings in the past.

“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.

“Meanwhile, the Service calls for calm as it works with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders to maintain peace and order in and beyond Abuja.”

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