With less than 24-hours to the planned peaceful protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over alleged plots by some persons to stage violent protest to discredit the efforts of the federal government and security agencies.
On its X handle, the DSS said it has identified some politicians who are mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, youths and faith-based organisations for their violent actions.
DSS DISCOVERS PLOT TO STAGE VIOLENT PROTESTS IN THE COUNTRY
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 IN ORDER TO DISCREDIT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY…— DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) (@OFFICIALDSSNG) SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The DSS has therefore warned the alleged plotters to desist or face the consequences of their actions.
The NLC had embarked in August this year embarked on a nationwide protest over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.
During that period, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered watertight security strategy across the country following the planned protest by the Organised Labour on Wednesday.
IGP Egbetokun also directed Commissioners of Police across all commands and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to reach an agreement with the Union to ensure the protest is not hijacked my miscreants.
