Fear and anxiety as Julius Berger shuts down operations in Abuja over terror alert
Fears have continue to grow in the federal capital territory, Abuja, following a security advisory issued by the United States of planned attacks by terrorists on markets, schools, worship centers and government establishments.
Julius Berger has now become the second company to shut down operations after the popular Jabi Lake Mall acting in response to the terrorism attack alert on public places in the nation’s capital city.
Julius Berger is shutting down operations till further notice despite the Federal Government downplaying the threat, saying that the country is safe.
In a statement seen by RovingNaija on Saturday, signed by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen respectively, the company advised its staff to avoid public premises during the weekend.
“In response to the ongoing security concern within the FCT and Central Abuja.
“It is advised to avoid all public events within the FCT environment, including supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and other areas where many meet. This advice is applicable from, 28.10.2022 in the evening until Monday, 31.10.2022 in the morning.
“It remains possible to move to other JBN work or residential locations throughout the weekend.
“Your safety is our primary concern.”
When contacted, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh, told Nigerian Tribune; “I don’t know anything about it.”
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