The State Secret Service has warned some politicians of desperately mobilizing unsuspecting student leaders, youths, and disgruntled individuals to protest and discredit the federal government over economic matters, stating that they should refrain from such acts.
In a statement by Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer, on Monday, advised Vice-Chancellors of Universities and Heads of Tertiary Institutions to discourage students from engaging in the protest.
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 to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilizing unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic-based associations, youth, and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
Meanwhile, the Service has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.
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 conduct against law and order.
While the DSS is aware of the 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.’
