OFFICIALS ALERT PUBLIC TO PLANNED DEMONSTRATIONS
The Department of State Service, DSS has vowed to sustain collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, including sister security agencies against protests capable of causing a breakdown of law and order in the country.
The Director, PR and Strategic Communications, of the DSS Dr. Peter Afunanya, disclosed today 11th June 2024 in a statement that,
The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by certain individuals and groups to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June 2024. The protests are designed with sinister objectives to coincide with the Democracy Day Celebration. While citizens may have the right to assembly and expression, such freedoms should not be used to undermine public safety and national security.The determination by some non-state actors to incite mass disaffection through demonstrations that may turn violent will not be tolerated. However, it is instructive to note that violent demonstrations are at variance with the peaceful disposition of the Federal Government to amicably address all contentions including the minimum wage. Citizens are, therefore, called upon to resist any persuasions to be lawless or cause disorder and anarchy in the nation. Displeased persons are rather encouraged to appropriately channel their grievances through the right channels and procedures.The Service also uses the medium to felicitate with the government and citizens on her 25 years of unbroken democracy day celebration and calls for continued patriotism, unity, and commitment to buildinga Nigeria of their dreams.
Admonishing that in the event of any distress or suspicious activities, the public should conveniently make use of the DSS website at, dss.gov.ng; dsspr@dss.gov.ng and Telephone lines +2349153391309;+2349088373514 for a swift response.