The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has uncovered plans by some persons in parts of the country to stage violent protests.
Public Relations Officer, DSS National Headquarters, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement on Monday said those behind it intend to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies.
The statement was titled: “DSS DISCOVERS PLOT TO STAGE VIOLENT PROTESTS IN THE COUNTRY”.
Afunanya said intelligence reports indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
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 in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
“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 agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
“Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising 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 in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.
