Forces Plotting To Unleash Religious Violence Against Nigeria – SSS

The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a
plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau,
Rivers, Oyo, Lagos, and some states in the South East.

This was contained in a statement by Head, Public Relations
Officer, Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, titled,
‘Plots to incite religious violence in Nigeria’, on Monday.

The DSS also warned that some worship centres and religious
leaders may be attacked.

The statement read, “The Department of State Services wishes to
alert the public about plans by some elements working with external
forces to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted
States include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos
and those in the South East.

“Part of the plans is to cause inter-religious conflicts as well
as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres,
religious leaders, personalities, key and vulnerable points.

“Consequently, Nigerians are advised to be wary of these antics
and shun all divisive tendencies aimed at inciting or setting them
against one another.

“While the Service pledges to collaborate with sister agencies
to ensure that public order is maintained, those hatching these
plots are warned to desist from such in the interest of peace,
security and development of the country.

“However, law-abiding citizens (and residents) are encouraged to
report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest
security agencies.”

The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a
plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau,
Rivers, Oyo, Lagos, and some states in the South East.

This was contained in a statement by Head, Public Relations
Officer, Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, titled,
‘Plots to incite religious violence in Nigeria’, on Monday.

The DSS also warned that some worship centres and religious
leaders may be attacked.

The statement read, “The Department of State Services wishes to
alert the public about plans by some elements working with external
forces to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted
States include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos
and those in the South East.

“Part of the plans is to cause inter-religious conflicts as well
as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres,
religious leaders, personalities, key and vulnerable points.

“Consequently, Nigerians are advised to be wary of these antics
and shun all divisive tendencies aimed at inciting or setting them
against one another.

“While the Service pledges to collaborate with sister agencies
to ensure that public order is maintained, those hatching these
plots are warned to desist from such in the interest of peace,
security and development of the country.

“However, law-abiding citizens (and residents) are encouraged to
report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest
security agencies.”