The Nigerian State Security Services (SSS) has stated that it has discovered preparations by some elements in the country to organise violent protests in order to undermine the Federal Government and security services on a variety of socioeconomic issues.
According to SSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya, who issued a statement on Monday, intelligence sources indicate that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unwary student leaders, ethnic based groupings, youngsters, and dissatisfied groups for the planned attack.
He stated that the Service has identified the plot’s ringleaders and is continuing to watch them in order to keep them from plunging the country into disorder.
“In view of this development, University Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Tertiary Institutions are advised 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.
‘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,” the statement read.
