BREAKING: DSS Raises Alarm Over Plots to Stage Violent Protests in Nigeria, Speaks on Ring Leaders

• The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, September 4, said it has uncovered plans by some politicians across Nigeria to stage violent protests
• DSS said the protests are intended to discredit the Bola Tinubu-led government over socio-economic matters
• DSS stated this in a statement by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya

FCT, Abuja - The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday, September 4, said it has uncovered plans by some persons to stage violent protests “in order to discredit the federal government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters”.

This was made known in a statement issued by Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DSS, and obtained by Legit.ng.

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DSS alleges planned protests

The Nigerian secret police 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 continued:

“Meanwhile, the Service has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.”

Furthermore, the DSS advised university Vice-Chancellors and heads of tertiary institutions to discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace.

The DSS said:

“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.

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“While the DSS is aware of Government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation, it warns those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps. This is more so that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.”

DSS arrests Abuja-Kaduna train manager

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the manager of the Abuja-Kaduna Kaduna Train Services, Pascal Nnorli, was arrested by officers of the DSS for allegedly leaking a memo warning of a possible terror attack.

Nnorli was arrested along with the operations manager, Victor Adamu, and other staff.

A Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) source was quoted as saying Nnorli’s arrest was connected with the leaked memo.

Source: Legit.ng