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DSS raises the alarm over plot to cause religious violence in Nigeria

Ezekiel Johnson
Ezekiel Johnson
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The Department of State Services, DSS, has raised the alarm over alleged plan by some persons to instigate religious violence across the country.

The persons are said to be working in collaboration with some external forces.

Some of the states targeted are Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Rivers, Oyo and states in the South East.

In a statement on Monday titled ‘Plots to incite religious violence in Nigeria’ by its Head, Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, the DSS, called on law-abiding citizens (and residents) to report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest security agencies.

The statement reads:  “The Department of State Services wishes to alert the public about plans by some elements working with external forces to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted States include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and those in the South East.

“Part of the plans is to cause inter-religious conflicts as well as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres, religious leaders, personalities, key and vulnerable points.

“Consequently, Nigerians are advised to be wary of these antics and shun all divisive tendencies aimed at inciting or setting them against one another.

“While the Service pledges to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure that public order is maintained, those hatching these plots are warned to desist from such in the interest of peace, security and development of the country.

“However, law-abiding citizens (and residents) are encouraged to report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest security agencies.”

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