The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has raised an alarm over plan by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In an internal memo dated August 20, 2020, and signed by the Comptroller, Enforcement of Customs headquarters, H.A Sabo, the agency listed five prominent locations in Abuja targeted by the terrorist group for its attack.
The internal memo titled “Re: Intelligence on national security” was copied to the Office of the Zonal Coordinators, Office of the Customs Area Controllers, Office of all CC Marine commands, Office of CC FOU, A, B, C, and D, Office of Coordinators operation Ex-Swift Response, Office of Coordinators CGC Strike Force, and Office of the CG, Customs Police.
The circular reads, “Information reaching the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) reveals the existence of Boko Haram Terrorist Camps (BHT”s) in and around the Federal Capital Territory.
“Further reports have it that they are planning to attack some selected targets within the territory. They are reported to have set up their camps in the following identified enclaves:
“Kunyam Bush along airport road off DIA Staff Quarters-Abuja; Robochi/Gwagwalada Forest; Kwaku forest, Kuje, Abuja; Unaisha forest in Toto Local Government of Nasarawa State and Gegu forest, close.to Idu town in Kogi State.
“Consequently, you are to be at alert and security conscious of your environment at all times. Ensure wide circulation, please.
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