DSS raises alarm over plot of violence in North Central Nigeria

The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over sinister plan by some elements to stoke violence in parts of the country particularly the North Central.

In a statement released and signed by Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, the aim of the violence is to cause ethno-religious crisis, ignite reprisals and heat up the polity.

The service also stated that it is aware that the sponsors have mobilised foot soldiers and held several meetings in and outside the target areas.

It said “The Service is aware of a plot to use students, striking University teachers, labour unions, disgruntled individuals and strategic groups as well as exploit the global energy situation to carry out a mass protest like the ENDSARS. This is despite ongoing efforts by Government to address the issues.

“While the Service views the machination as unpatriotic, it is on the trail of the agents of destabilisation who are desirous of using violence to achieve ulterior goals.”

According to the service, measures are in place to disrupt these tendencies. It therefore warned ring leaders and their cohorts to desist from acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order in the country.

“The public should be rest assured that the Service will, in conjunction with other security agencies, go after the sponsors of this scheme and ensure the law takes it course.

“Citizens are advised not only to engage according to rules but should resist persuasions to be used to destroy their own country. Those who may wish to go contrary to the law will, however, face the consequences” Afunanya noted.