DSS raises alarm over plans to disrupt Presidential inauguration
The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that some individuals are planning to disrupt and perpetuate violent acts at the Presidential inauguration.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunanya.
The DSS Spokesman revealed that the aim of the individuals planning to disrupt the handover ceremonies is to undermine security agencies’ efforts at ensuring peaceful ceremonies as well as creating panic and fear among members of the public.
The DSS however, advised the media, and Civil Society Organisations to adhere strictly to security and civil protocols during the events.
The Secret Service also advised Nigerians to shun fake news that could cause violence in the country and urged unaccredited persons to stay away from the inauguration venues.
The statement partly read, “It would be recalled that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council on May 18, 2023, held a World Press Conference during which he announced activities for the Presidential inauguration. The major highlight of the activities is the swearing-in of the President on May 29, 2023, in Abuja. On the same date, new Governors will also be inaugurated in most of the States.
‘’The Service is, however, aware of plans by subversive elements to disrupt the programmes in parts of the country. The aim is to undermine security agencies’ efforts at ensuring peaceful ceremonies as well as creating panic and fear among members of the public.
“They are also urged to shun fake news, false alarms, skewed reportage/narratives and sensationalism that may likely inflame division, tension, and violence prior to and after the exercises. This is more so that such undesirable acts will serve no purpose other than destroying national unity and cohesion.
“Additionally, all unauthorised (and unaccredited) persons are warned to stay away from restricted and certain designated areas at the event venues,” the statement read.
Recall that in March 2023, the DSS in a statement confirmed the plot by some key players with entrenched interest to install an interim national government and stop Bola Tinubu from being sworn in as the president.
