The Presidency says Nigeria is not “under siege” despite continued incidents of insecurity in some regions. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, makes the case during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday. He argues that frequent media reports of violence, kidnappings and criminality can create the impression that the whole country is unsafe, even though such incidents occur in limited locations. Onanuga says many Nigerians continue to travel within the country without encountering security threats, citing his own road journeys for events. He also references information he received from the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), who reportedly traveled by road from Abuja to Kebbi State. Onanuga tells viewers not to assume that nationwide travel is impossible and says attacks are time-bound, noting that some incidents occur late at night or in the early hours. He further remarks that police advisories on limiting travel at night existed before President Bola Tinubu’s administration.