ECOWAS COMMISSION IMMEDIATE SECURITY ADVISORY This Immediate Security Advisory (SA) is sent to ALL ECOWAS Staff to adhere with the current state of insecurity sweeping across the country lately. Intelligence reports warned of plan by undesirable elements to infiltrate various parts of the country particularly State Capitals, including the Federal Capital Territory, with the view to perpetrate crimes such as abductions and kidnappings for ransom, or as means of getting recruits for terrorist activities. SUBIECT URGENT SECURITY ADVISORY 27° JULY. 2022 LOCATION ‘Sensitive spots are: - FCT Abuja and Environs. DATE 27/07/2022 PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN 1. Piease be advised that Intelligence gathered so far related to EFFECT AGAINST POTENTIAL potential threats nationwide by the unknown perpetrators to THREAT TO ECOWAS STAFF & ‘cause security breaches PREMISES 2. Nossite or precise location. Itinerary is not known yet ‘SECURITY ADVISORY L. Maintain environmental awareness on your route to, and from work. 2. Watch out for anything abnormal around your surroundings, avoid and report same immediately 3. Limit social engagements as much as possible. 4, Avoid going out at night, 5. Staff members should be mindful and reminded on the reporting and closing hours according to staff regulations. 6. Avoid public drinking places and restaurants especially after close of work. 7. Keep to the main road. Avoid using deserted/lonely routes and dark alleys. & Be extra careful when using a rented vehicle ‘9. Take appropriate security measures when approaching a check point, be prepared to take ambush/counter surveillance measures always. 10. Be vigilant at places of worship, markets, motor parks, filling station and shopping malls. 1. Staff members should not be panic: The National security agencies are already at alert to mitigate the situation. ‘SECURITY CONTACTS ‘© Report any incident to Security Unit at the following mobile contact :- 08036079955 /07064090676.