By Ogochukwu Isioma
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
In a statement by spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, he said intelligence reports have 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.
According to the secret police, 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.
In view of the development, the DSS advised University Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Tertiary Institutions 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,” the statement noted.
While the DSS said the secret police is aware of government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation, it warned ”those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps”, noting, “This is more so that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans.”
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