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A group , Citizens Stability Forum has criticized the approach adopted by
The United States, United Kingdom have been criticized over the approach adopted in issuing security alert raised in Nigeria.
Pointblanknews.com recalls the travel advisories, first by the US and UK governments, and then by other foreign missions in Nigeria.
The countries warned their citizens to avoid travelling to Nigeria, particularly Abuja, warning of a potential terror attack in the city.
Addressing Journalists in Kano, the lead Convener, Citizens Stability Forum, Mukhtar Lawal said the security alert caused panic and fear amongst Nigerians, a situation he described as alarming and uncalled for..
Muktar said that the US and UK should have diplomatically related the message to the Nigerian government and work with the country’s security architecture to avert the perceived threat and arrest those involved instead of causing panic and fear.
“This action of security alerts by the USA, UK and other foreign nations have caused an unprecedented fear into the lives of Nigerians especially those living in Abuja, and could also weaken the moral of our Security personnel.”
“Every Country around the world has it’s own security challenges , which can be In different forms , this singular acts taken by the US Embassy in Nigeria will likely worsen the livelihood of many citizens of Abuja and other parts of the Nation”, he said.
The group urged the federal government to draw the attention of the US and UK governments to the need for them respect the nation’s security protocols on intelligent sharing.