The Department of State Services (DSS), has raised an alarm of plans by certain politicians to incite violence and cause unrest in the country.
The recent alarm is coming barely two weeks after the DSS raised a similar warning, were it advised politicians to abide by the rules of engagement.
The secret police had also told aggrieved parties to approach the court for redress if there were suspicions of infractions on electoral laws.
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However, in a statement on Saturday by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the DSS said some politicians have decided to incite violence with their statements, even though others had sought redress in court.
Afunanya warned individuals to desist from disseminating fake news aimed at pitching the citizens against the present or incoming administrations, adding that the DSS would not allow the country to descend into a state of anarchy.
The statement reads in part;
“The Department of State Services, again, alerts the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country. The service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.
“It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without a doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.”
“Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy.
“Those peddling fake news, hate speech, and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the federal, state, and parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.
“Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent.
“It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.”
