DSS pledges collaboration with stakeholders for hitch free Sallah

The Department of State Services (DSS), has pledged to sustain collaboration with all security agencies and stakeholders to ensure hitch free Eid-El-Fitr celebrations.

The Director Public Relations and Strategic Communications of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said this on Tuesday in Abuja in a statement.

He congratulated Muslims on the peaceful completion of the Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and reflection for the Muslim faithful worldwide.

“While joining them to thank Allah for the opportunity to complete this auspicious obligation, the Service shares with them, the core value of the festival which include love, mercy and compassion.

“These morals resonate deeply with the ideals of peace, harmony and generosity that are fundamental to our country’s collective good.

“As this joyous occasion is being commemorated, the Service urges everyone to celebrate responsibly, exemplify the true essence of the event,” he said.

Afunanya also enjoined Muslims to strive for common humanity based on harmonious coexistence, good conscience and neighbourliness.

He urged citizens to carry forward the spirit of charity, empathy and unity beyond the festivities and abstain from any act that could undermine that principle.

Everyone is advised to be security conscious as well as report suspicious activities to security and law enforcement organisations, he added.

He said the service could be contacted through: www.dss.gov.ng; [email protected]; +234915 339 1309 and +234 908 837 3514..