Photo: Yusuf Bichi, DG, DSS.
Breaking: Disgruntled groups plotting violent protests nationwide —DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some disgruntled groups in the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the spokesman of the service, Peter Afunanya, on his official Twitter handle.
He disclosed that Intelligence reports had indicated that the plotters included some politicians, who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
According to Afunanya, the secret police has, however, identified the ring leaders of the plot as and is sustaining monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.
“In view of this development, University Vice-Chancellors and other Heads of Tertiary Institutions are advised to discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace.
“Also, parents and guardians are enjoined to admonish their children and wards respectively to shun the lure of participating in inimical behaviours or conducts against law and order.
“While the DSS is aware of Government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation, it warns those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps.
“This is more so that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans,” the statement said.
