DSS Warns Against Nationwide Protest, Identifies Sponsors

The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a stern warning against a planned nationwide protest, citing security concerns and the potential for violence. The agency claims to have uncovered a sinister plot by some elements to infiltrate the protest and use it to cause chaos and extreme violence in the country.

According to the DSS, the goal of the planners is to smear the federal and sub-national governments, make them unpopular, and pit them against the masses. The security outfit has already identified the sponsors of the planned protest and warned them not to proceed with it as it is not in Nigeria’s interest.

The DSS has called on people of goodwill, leaders of thought, captains of industry, labour unions, student associations, youth leaders, the civil society, clergy, NGOs, women groups, civil servants, and politicians to shun any invitation to participate in any orchestrated violence deliberately designed to cause disaffection in the country.

While peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, the Service has confirmed a sinister plan by some elements to infiltrate the protest and use it to cause chaos and extreme violence in the land. The plotters desire to use the intended violent outcome to discredit the federal and sub-national governments, making them unpopular and pitting them against the masses.

The DSS has urged prospective protesters to listen to the voice of reason and good conscience and patiently engage with the authorities in the interest of peace. The agency has also warned that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.

In the meantime, the DSS will be working with other sister security and law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and apply all legitimate methods to achieve this. The agency has also provided its website, email address, and telephone lines for members of the public who may wish to contact the service.