DSS foils violent protest over sundry socio-economic challenges
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it has uncovered plans by unnamed group in the country planning to stage a violent protests over sundry socio-economic challenges in the country.
The DSS said this in a statement released by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, on Monday, saying that intelligence reports indicate that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic-based associations, youths and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
The statement reads, “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that 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. “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.”