Abuja, May 25, 2023 -The Department of State Services (DSS) has sounded the alarm on plans by subversive elements to disrupt the inauguration of the new president and governors on May 29.
Dr Peter Afunanya, the Spokesman for the Service, told journalists in Abuja on Thursday that the subversive elements planned to disrupt the programmes in parts of the country.
He said they planned to undermine security agencies’ efforts at ensuring peaceful ceremonies and create panic and fear among members of the public.
The Service, therefore, advised Nigerians to adhere strictly to security and civil protocols during the course of the events across the country.
Afunanya said that unaccredited persons should stay away from restricted and designated areas at the event venues in Abuja and across the Country.
“It would be recalled that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) on 18th May, 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 29th May, 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.
“Based on these, citizens, the media and Civil Society Organisations are advised to adhere strictly to security and civil protocols during the events.
“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,” Afunanya said. (GBN)
