Yahaya Idris Ahmed, Abuja.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted all Nigeria citizens about a plot by “enemies of the state” to unleash terror on places of worship and recreational centers during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Department of State Services said the plot would be executed using suicide bombing, explosives, and other dangerous weapons.
The Department of State Services spokesperson for the Service, Peter Afunanya, in a statement on Tuesday, however, assured Nigerians that the security forces had taken measures to avert such evil plans.
Peter Afunanya stated, “The Department of State Services wishes to inform the public about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.
“The planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing, and other dangerous weapons.
“The objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the government.”
The Department of State Services further called on Nigerians to remain extra vigilant and report strange movements to law enforcement agencies and security personnel.
Read the Press Statement
PRESS RELEASE
*SECURITY ALERT*
The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.
The planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.
The objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the Government.
Against this backdrop, citizens are called upon to be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.
On its part, the Service is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure that adequate measures are put in place for protection of lives and property.
To further achieve this purpose, the Service has provided these emergency response numbers *08132222105* and *09030002189* for urgent contacts. It is also using this opportunity to unveil its interactive website *www.dss.gov.ng* for public communication support.
Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of these platforms and similar ones provided by related agencies to timely reach and avail them (security agencies) of required information.
However, the Service advises those planning to cause chaos and damage to public peace to desist from such as it will stop at nothing to apprehend and bring them to justice.
While assuring citizens and residents of their safety during and after the festive periods, the DGSS, Alhaji YM. Bichi fwc, with his Management and Staff, wishes all, Happy Celebrations and a Prosperous 2021.
Peter Afunanya, Ph.D
Public Relations Officer,
Department of State Services,
National Headquarters,
Abuja 22nd December, 2020
