According to a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs on Monday, terrorists have actually planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in some public locations such as schools, medical facilities, hotels, bars, entertainment centres, dining establishments, parks, significant roads and places of praise.

The fear was heightened by Sunday night’s detonation of a thought IED in the Kabala West area of Kaduna.

Aruwan kept in mind, “The Kaduna State federal government wishes to release a vital advisory to citizens across the state for awareness to the risk of explosive gadgets planted in public places by terrorists.”

This, he said, follows continual assessments by security firms and the possibility of terrorists wanting to harm locals.

“Such public facilities consist of schools, medical facilities, hotels, bars, entertainment centres, restaurants, parks, significant roads and locations of worship,” he stated.

“Security companies are working to ensure that no damage or destruction concerns centers and homeowners. People are however prompted to be alert to this threat and to stay careful for suspicious bundles seemingly abandoned in strategic locations or persons loitering in their neighbourhood.

“Increased basic awareness is highly advised, and regular extensive checks of facilities are advised. Any suspicious person or things observed in your area needs to be instantly reported to the nearby security formation,” the commissioner specified.

“Quarry operators are likewise encouraged to improve security on their sites and to make sure that explosive products are not readily available to be hauled away for criminal functions. Sites will be inspected for compliance.

“Close tracking of the situation by security firms will continue,” he added.

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