Wednesday 3rd Nov.2021:The Nigerian Army troops have been placed on high alert and are currently deployed to strategic locations to mount security checkpoints, monitor, prevent and arrest potential attackers around the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
Reports claim that security measures have been beefed up, following intelligence reports of a planned attack on the Nigerian capital by bandits and terrorists.
It was gathered that the military obtained security reports late Tuesday which indicated that attackers were planning to enter the FCT through the Abuja-Keffi expressway and other entry points.
In response to the claims, soldiers have mounted roadblocks at all entry and exit points into the FCT, and are conducting stop and search operations on specific vehicles and passengers.
The operation, which began midnight Tuesday, is said to have led to the arrest of some suspects who are now assisting the security operatives with useful information.
However ,the roadblocks sources say have caused difficulty in the movement of motorists, especially those who live along the Abuja-Keffi expressway in areas like Kugbo, Karu, Jokwoyi, Orozo, Karshi, Nyanya, Mararaba, One-man village, Masaka, among other satellite towns.
Soldiers of the Guards Brigade, who are responsible for the security of the President, his immediate family, VIPs, as well as the FCT and its environs,are said to be incharge of the road blocks.
Some residents told the newsmen that they left their homes as early as 6:30 am but are yet to arrive at their places of work.
Similar checkpoints have also been mounted around Abaji, Zuba and Bwari areas to arrest suspects before they gain access into the capital city.
It was reported that gunmen yesterday, invaded the University of Abuja early Tuesday morning and abducted some staff members and their families, reports claim that the invasion might be connected to the security measures, with troops in pursuit to apprehend the kidnappers
