By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
ASHENEWS reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said that the service has uncovered plans by some persons to cause unrest shortly after the March 11 Governorship and State Assembly elections.
The DSS, in a series of tweets posted on its official Twitter handle, said that it has commenced operations to mitigate against such attacks in collaboration with security agencies.
The DSS warned against the use of inciting comments by politicians as Nigerians prepare to go to polls, warning that such actions hold dire consequences to national peace and stability.
“Everyone is advised to shun fake news, hate speech, and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence. Election should not be seen as a do or die affair. There is no basis for anyone to take laws into their hands.
“This is even more so that aggrieved persons can take advantage of our courts and seek redress. We should have faith in our institutions.
“Over this election period, the Service has remained committed to providing conducive environment for a peaceful exercise.
“In this regard, it separately and in collaboration with sister agencies, carried out mop up operations to thwart nefarious plans and activities of undesirable elements to outrightly undermine the electoral processes.
“For hitch-free gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the Service has partnered with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the required peace is maintained before, during and after the exercises.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Service will work to make sure that no person or group, no matter how highly placed, disrupts the scheduled elections in any part of the Federation. It is committed to the safety and security of citizens who may wish to go out to exercise their civic responsibility,” it assured.
