By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11
The Department of State Services (DSS), same Monday morning, issued a statement, saying the DSS is aware of an alleged clandestine plots by some unnamed persons or group to stage violent protests in the country.
The State Security Service made this disclosure through its reputation handler, Dr Peter Afunnanya. He revealed, in the statement, that the alleged planned violent protests in parts of the country "by some elements" was "to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters".
Dr Afunnanya also stated the Intelligence reports available to the DSS 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 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 DSS Spokesman, Dr Afunnanya warned.
