By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria says some criminal elements in the country are planning to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.
Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement he sent by WhatsApp to The DEFENDER Tuesday night, said the aim of the planners is to create fear among people with a view to undermining the government.
He assured that the Service will not relent on its as it is collaborating with other security agencies to ensure protection of lives and property against the plot of the dark minds.
He said, “The planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.
“The objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the Government.
“Against this backdrop, citizens are called upon to be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.
“On its part, the Service is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure that adequate measures are put in place for protection of lives and property.
“To further achieve this purpose, the Service has provided these emergency response numbers *08132222105* and *09030002189* for urgent contacts. It is also using this opportunity to unveil its interactive website *www.dss.gov.ng* for public communication support.
“Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of these platforms and similar ones provided by related agencies to timely reach and avail them (security agencies) of required information.
“However, the Service advises those planning to cause chaos and damage to public peace to desist from such as it will stop at nothing to apprehend and bring them to justice.
“While assuring citizens and residents of their safety during and after the festive periods, the DGSS, Alhaji YM. Bichi fwc, with his Management and Staff, wishes all, Happy Celebrations and a Prosperous 2021,” the DSS Spokesman said.
