Amid security alerts, police say no bomb planted in Abuja

The police force has said no bomb or any other improvised explosive device is planted in Abuja as being speculated.

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) some days ago alerted to plans by terrorists to attack Abuja this weekend.

According to the US, government buildings, schools, markets and shopping malls were possible targets, thereby, ordering the evacuation of its citizens working in the embassies.

There were reports on social media Saturday that bombs were planted in Abuja.

Responding to the reports, the police force spokesperson, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday debunked the rumours, describing it’s “fake news.”

He said this via the verified Twitter page of the Force, adding that it was created to create fear in people.

The tweets read, “TERROR THREAT: It is surprising and disheartening to read in the news and on social media that bombs are being planted in every area of the Federal Capital Territory, even from some individuals who are presumed to be peace ambassadors and…

“Nigerians at large to disregard this fake news which was purportedly sponsored to create fear in our people and heat up the polity.

“We will continue to adopt all effective operational strategies to decimate the activities of non-state actors and other criminal elements in the country.”