Lagos Port

The office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, has issued a security alert on the possibility of Boko Haram attack on Lagos seaports.


The alert was said to be as a result of the concern expressed by the United States Embassy on the security situation at the nation's seaports.

The security alert which was signed by the Assistant Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Enforcement and Intelligence, Mr. Dan Ugo, on behalf of the comptroller General, Col. Hammed Ali (rtd).

As a result of the security alert, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has begun the restriction of persons into its various commands and formations in Lagos. The development has also brought about an increase in the level of security checks at all access points into the ports.

Also, the leadership of the Port Facility Security Officer Forum has warned its members to increase surveillance on their facilities and reduce the number of people into their premises.

A long queue had reportedly resurfaced at the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, gate where thorough checks were conducted before access is granted