The Department of State Services—DSS, said there is plot by some persons to stage violent protests in the country.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr Peter Afunanya. It said the move is designed to discredit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration.
According to the secret police, intelligence reports indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who it said are frantically mobilising student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and other groups for the planned action
The statement reads, “The Department of State Services (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 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 warning by the DSS is coming after the presidential election petition tribunal announced that it will be delivering judgement on Wednesday in the petitions filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party–LP, Mr Peter Obi and his PDP counterpart Alhaji Atiku Abubakar challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the last election.
