Amid a suspected insurgent plot targeting the airport and correctional facilities in Abuja and neighbouring Niger State, security agencies have moved to reinforce the sites.
The Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service told The journalist on Thursday that they have proactively strengthened security around the airports and custodial centres.
The Washington Post had reported an internal memo from the Nigerian Customs Service, which disclosed plans by terrorists to attack the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and Kuje Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory and the prison facility in Niger State.
It said the attacks are being planned by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, Boko Haram, Ansaru and Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal- Muslimeen.
The memo dated 13 April, 2026 and signed by Timi Bomodi, a Deputy Comptroller General in charge of the Enforcement, Inspection and Investigation unit, stated that the terrorists are also targeting a military detention facility in Wawa, Niger State.