National Security: DSS Vows To Legally Deal With Plotters Of Violent Protests
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Department of State Services (DSS) says 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 issues.
A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer Department of State Services, National Headquarters Abuja, Dr Peter Afunanya, said intelligence reports 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.
The statement notes the service has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them so as to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.
It advised Vice Chancellors of University and Heads of Tertiary Institutions to in view of the development, discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace and enjoined parents and guardians to admonish their children and wards respectively to shun the lure of participating in inimical behaviours or conducts against law and order.
The statement further notes that the DSS is aware of Government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation, hence it warns those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps as it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.
