The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it has uncovered syndicated plots by some undesirable groups to cause a breakdown of law and order in various parts of the country including Abuja.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the secret police, Peter Afunanya, stressing that the arrangement is to instigate protests, mass action, and violence with a view to causing anarchy and destabilizing the country.
Although the DSS did not name the groups plotting the alleged breach of law and order, this development might be connected to alleged planned protests by groups clamouring for the freedom of activist and a former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who is currently in the DSS detention and was said to be mobilizing his supporters for nationwide protests.
The DSS spokesman noted in the statement that the predetermined actions by the groups have been designed to take place simultaneously in the major cities across the geopolitical zones in the coming weeks.
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“This is more so that the plotters are identical also targeting the yuletide seasons to accomplish their sinister motives.
“Considering the implications of these on public safety and national security, the Service wishes to warn the anti-democratic elements responsible for these heinous plots to desist forthwith from their inglorious acts,” the statement said.
He advised parents to rein in their wards and enjoin them not to allow themselves to be used to foment trouble. He also called on heads of academic and public institutions to warn their students and employees respectively from engaging in any untoward activity against public order.
“The Service and other sister agencies are at alert and will ensure that peace and security are maintained in all parts of the country before, during and after the festive periods. Law-abiding citizens are equally encouraged to go about their normal businesses without fear but report any suspected persons or breach of peace to the nearest security office to them,” the statement added.
