DSS Warns Against Desperation To Ignite Violence In Nigeria.

The Department Of State Service DSS has alerted Nigerians of an alledged violence action that is being planned by some certain individuals in the Country.

The DSS, warned Nigerians to stop any desperation plans to ignite violence in the country to avoid throwing the country into the state of anarchy.

The DSS further warned politicians and political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.

DSS gave this warning in a statement released by Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department Of State Services National Headquarters Abuja on Saturday 25th March 2023.

DSS therefore,warned that it will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy.

They also addressed those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, to stop or be dealt with.

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The Statement Reads;

PRESS RELEASE

DSS ALERTS OF PLANNED VIOLENT ACTION; WARNS AGAINST DESPERATION TO IGNITE VIOLENCE IN
THE COUNTRY

The Department of State Service (DSS), again, alerts the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country. The Service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.

It would be recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.

It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.

Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy. Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.

Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.

Therefore, the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these elements who do not wish the country well. This is to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate businesses. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided.

Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi
Public Relations Officer
Department Of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja.
25th March, 2023