The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm, saying it has again uncovered a plot by desperate politicians, ethic-based leaders, unsuspecting student leaders and disgruntled groups to stage violent protests nationwide.
The Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a statement posted on the agency’s X handle (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday morning.
Afunanya also revealed that the Service has identified the ring leaders of the plot, saying that they are being monitored.
But he declined to mention any names in the statement.
DSS spokesman also said that the service will not hesitate to deal with persons, groups and sponsors behind the devious plans.
The statement reads in part, “The Department DSS hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
“Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
“Meanwhile, the Service 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.
“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 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 Federal 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.”
