DSS: There are plans by subversive elements to destabilise Nigeria

The Department of State Services has raised the alarm that there
are plots by those it calls ‘subversive groups and individuals’ to
destabilize Nigeria and undermine national peace, security and
unity.

Although the DSS did not name those involved in the scheme and
when the plot is being planned, it however asked Nigerians to be on
the watch out so as not to be taken unawares by the perpetrators of
the evil plot.

A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the DSS,
Dr. Peter Afunanya, made it clear that the service was however on
the trail of the masterminds of the plot.

The statement said: “The Department of State Services (DSS)
wishes to reiterate its earlier alert to the nation of plans by
subversive groups and individuals to undermine national security,
peace and unity in the country.

“These elements are determined to exploit political differences
and other occurrences, within and outside the country, to
destabilize the nation. They also initiate narratives to deepen
their subversive objectives so as to achieve preferred illegal
outcomes.

“The aim is to set the country on fire as well as inflame
passions across ethnic and religious divides with expected violent
consequences.

“The DSS however deplored the deliberate use of fake news and
unsubstantiated information by mischievous and well placed
Nigerians spread across social media platforms to deceive and
incite sections of the populace to civil unrest.

It said: “While condemning the unpatriotic and misguided
activities of these anti-social elements, the Service equally warns
them to desist forthwith from their unholy acts as the full weight
of the law will be brought against them.

“In the same vein, citizens are enjoined to remain law abiding,
peaceful and report any suspicions likely to inhibit public safety
to appropriate authorities.”

It however assured Nigerians that it would at all times remain
committed in its pursuit of national stability in line with its
statutory mandate of protecting the country against crimes and
threats to its internal security.

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Again, DSS Issues Alert on Plans to Undermine National
Security

The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to reiterate its
earlier alert to the nation of plans by subversive groups and
individuals to undermine national security, peace and unity in the
country.

These elements are determined to exploit political differences
and other occurrences, within and outside the country, to
destabilize the nation.

They also initiate narratives to deepen their subversive
objectives so as to achieve preferred illegal outcomes. The aim is
to set the country on fire as well as inflame passions across
ethnic and religious divides with expected violent
consequences.

Also, the Service expresses dismay over the increasing use of
fake news and unsubstantiated information spread across social
media platforms to deceive and incite sections of the populace to
civil unrest.

While condemning the unpatriotic and misguided activities of
these anti-social elements, the Service equally warns them to
desist forthwith from their unholy acts as the full weight of the
law will be brought against them.

In the same vein, citizens are enjoined to remain law abiding,
peaceful and report any suspicions likely to inhibit public safety
to appropriate authorities. On its part, the Service will remain
committed in its pursuit of national stability in line with its
statutory mandate of protecting the country against crimes and
threats to its internal security.

Peter Afunanya, Ph.D
Public Relations Officer,
Department of State Services,
National Headquarters,
Abuja