TRENDING: Popular Abuja Mall Terminates Operations Indefinitely

Due to security threats in Abuja, the management of Jabi Lake Mall on Thursday decided to permanently halt operations. The well known mall said via its social media accounts that it would shortly reopen after examining the security situation with the proper authorities. Along with the UK government, the US Embassy on Sunday issued a security advisory on the increased threat of terrorist attacks in Abuja, informing its residents that the attacks are directed at western interests. According to a recent article by Daily Trust, Jabi Lake Mall, one of the well known retail establishments in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has ceased operations. The development occurs amid the anxiety of a potential terrorist strike on the capital of Nigeria. Ramaphosa Jabi Lake Mall, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), United States, United Kingdom, security threats in Abuja, Boko Haram Jabi Lake Mall shut operations over security threats in Abuja. Photo credit Jabi Lake Mall Source Facebook Jabi Mall shuts down over terror alert At least, five foreign missions issued a warning notice to their citizens to avoid nonessential trips to Nigeria capital over the possible attack, The Punch report added. To all our valued shoppers. Jabi Lake Mall will be closed today, Thursday, 27 October 2022. This decision has been taken in the overall interest of the safety of all staff and customers of the mall. Centre Management is committed to minimizing any disruptions however, the safety of our staff and shoppers remains our highest priority. Management is constantly reviewing the security situation in consultation with relevant security authorities and will inform you when the mall will be reopened. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope to provide you with a quality shopping experience soon. Thank you. Terror threat: Finally, the US approves the exit of citizens, and embassy staff from Nigeria The United States Department of State has granted authorized departure status to American citizens and Embassy staff in Abuja over imminent terrorist attacks in Nigeria political capital. In a notice on Tuesday evening, the US Department of State pledged to provide routine and emergency services to US citizens in Nigeria. It advised them to keep a low profile and take advantage of commercial transportation options if they wished to depart Nigeria. Finally, DSS reacts to the US call for a security alert in Nigeria Amid the security alert statement issued by the United States embassy on Sunday, October 23, warning Abuja residents to be wary of terrorist attacks in some areas within the federal capital, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a reaction. According to a statement made available to Legit. ng and issued by Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, Abuja residents have been urged not to be alarmed but should remain alert and take into cognizance the security warning.