We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent Protests Across Nigeria – DSS

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said it has “uncovered plans” by “some elements” in parts of Nigeria to stage violent protests.

The service’s spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the disclosure in a statement Monday morning.

According to Afunanya, the planned “violent protests” are aimed at discrediting the federal government and security agencies.

He said intelligence reports indicated that the plotters include politicians “desperately mobilising” student leaders, youth, and disgruntled groups for the alleged planned protests.

The DSS spokesperson also revealed that the service has identified the “ring leaders” of the alleged plot.

“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,” the statement reads.

“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.”

The DSS also called on heads of tertiary institutions to discourage students from engage 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,” the service said.

“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.”