The Department of State Services (DSS) has again alerted the public of plans by subversive groups and individuals to undermine national security, peace, and unity in the country.
A statement issued on Monday by the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya, said that these elements were determined to exploit political differences and other occurrences, within and outside the country, to destabilize the nation.
The DSS noted in the statement that the groups also initiate narratives to deepen their subversive objectives so as to achieve preferred illegal outcomes. It added that “the aim is to set the country on fire as well as inflame passions across ethnic and religious divides with expected violent consequences.”
The Service also expressed dismay over the increasing use of fake news and unsubstantiated information spread across social media platforms to deceive and incite sections of the populace to civil unrest.
“While condemning the unpatriotic and misguided activities of these anti-social elements, the Service equally warns them to desist forthwith from their unholy acts as the full weight of the law will be brought against them,” the statement said.
The DSS, therefore, enjoined citizens to remain law-abiding, peaceful and report any suspicions likely to inhibit public safety to appropriate authorities. It added that the Service would remain committed in its pursuit of national stability in line with its statutory mandate of protecting the country against crimes and threats to its internal security.
