The Country Is Safe, NSA Assures Nigerians Amid Terror Alert

Mongono said this on Monday at a briefing after a Security Council Meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house.

He disclosed that the manner the terror alert was disclosed by the UK and US was exaggerating and complicating, while insisting that the alert was for American and British citizens.

The NSA maintained that the situation is under control and advised Nigerians to go about their daily activities without fear, saying that the security agencies are in control and that the country is safe.

In attendance at the meeting were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Abubakar, as well as the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari.

Also in attendance were the Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd); Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; and Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor led the service chiefs including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao to the meeting.