By Daniel Tyokua
Disturbed by the terror alert released by the United States government and the United Kingdom (UK), asking their citizens against travelling to Nigeria’s capital, Abuja , one of the giant construction companies, Julius Berger has shut down operations in the Federal Capital Territory.
The company is the second firm to take the decision after the popular Jabi Lake Mall acting in response to the terrorism attack alert on public places, decided to shut down operations till further notice despite the Federal Government downplaying the threat, saying that the country is safe.
In a statement signed by the company’s Managing Director and Corporate Security Manager, Engr. Lars Bichter and Poul Nielsen , the company advised it’s staff to avoid public premises.
The statement said: “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”
However, there was no response from the FCT Police Command as at the time of filling this report.
