Operatives of the Department of State Aervices (DSS) have reportedly arrested two terror suspects at the Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The security operatives reportedly shut the estate entrance and exit gates while the operation lasted, The Punch reported.
The two suspects, said to be siblings, were taken into custody on an allegation of terrorism.
Meanwhile, it was gathered that the DSS made the arrest less than 24 hours after the United States and the United Kingdom warned of a possible terror attack in Abuja.
The US government has subsequently authorised the departure of its non-essential employees and their families from Nigeria.
Some residents of Trademore Estate claimed on Wednesday, October 26, that the DSS and some foreign security operatives carried out the operation.
One of them, who spoke anonymously, said residents of the estate were practically held hostage during the operation.
“We were in our houses when our estate was locked up. They did not allow us to go out and they didn’t allow people to come in,” the resident said.
It was also gathered that a message on the estate’s Whatsapp platform sighted on Wednesday by urged residents to be vigilant and ensure they know their neighbours.
The chairman of the estate, Adewale Adenaike, confirmed the security operation but declined further comment.
He, however, urged residents to be calm and vigilant, adding that the rumours of a planned attack on the estate are not true.
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