We’ve Uncovered Plot To Stage Violent Protests In Nigeria – DSS

…Says, it has identified the ring leaders

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday said it has uncovered a plot by some elements in some part of the country to stage violent protests in Nigeria, saying however, that it has identified the ring leaders of the plot.

The DSS said that the violent protests whose ring leaders were being monitored are aimed at discrediting the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.

The Service warned that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.

These were contained in a statement by Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer of the DSS posted on the Service Twitter handle on Monday morning which did not however mention the names of the ring leaders of the planned violent protests.

The DSS said that 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 said that the Service apart from identifying the ring leaders of the plot, has sustained monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.

The DSS said; “In view of this development, University Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Tertiary Institutions are advised to discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace.

“Also, parents and guardians are enjoined to admonish their children and wards respectively to shun the lure of participating in inimical behaviours or conducts against law and order,” it said.

The DSS said that it was aware of Government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation and therefore warned those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps.