ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered plans by some politicians in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government of Nigeria and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
The Secret Service also informed that it has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.
This was revealed in a press release issued by Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer Department of State Services, at its National Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday.
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It reads in part: “Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilizing unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic-based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
“In view of this development, University Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Tertiary Institutions are advised to discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace.
“Also, parents and guardians are advised 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.
“It further warned that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.”