We’ve Uncovered Plot To Cause Ethno-religious Crisis In The North Central – DSS Says
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Saturday said that it has uncovered a sinister plan by some elements to stoke violence in parts of the country particularly the North Central.
The Service said that the aim of the sinister plot is to cause ethno-religious crisis, ignite reprisals and heat up the polity.
The DSS in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya explained that in a bid to achieve this, the sponsors of the plot have mobilised foot soldiers and held several meetings in and outside the target areas.
Afunanya said that the Service is also aware of a plot to use students, striking University teachers, labour unions, disgruntled individuals and strategic groups as well as exploit the global energy situation to carry out a mass protest like the ENDSARS, stressing that this is in spite of the ongoing efforts by Government to address the issues.
Afunanya further said; “While the Service views the machination as unpatriotic, it is on the trail of the agents of destabilisation who are desirous of using violence to achieve ulterior goals.
“Though it has emplaced measures to disrupt these tendencies, it warns the ring leaders and their cohorts to desist from acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order.
“The public should be rest assured that the Service will, in conjunction with other security agencies, go after the sponsors of this scheme and ensure the law takes it course,” it said.
The DSS therefore advised citizens not only to engage according to rules but should resist persuasions to be used to destroy their own country, adding however that those who may wish to go contrary to the law will face the consequences.
