The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public of orchestrated plans by some persons to cause a total breakdown of law and order in the country shortly after the March 11, 2023 gubernatorial and State Assembly elections.

The Service also raised the alarm over what it described as unnecessary palpable political tension in parts of the country prior to the elections.

The DSS also advised the citizens to shun fake news, hate speech and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence.

Part of the DSS statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunnaya, stated that the DSS “also wishes to draw attention to the unnecessary palpable political tension in parts of the country prior to the elections under reference.

“It is observed that some of the players are at daggers drawn with one another. The development holds dire consequences for national peace and stability. It is in view of these that the Service warns politicians and their supporters to engage constructively.

“Everyone is advised to shun fake news, hate speech and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence. Election should not be seen as a do or die affair. There is no basis for anyone to take laws into their hands. This is even more so that aggrieved persons can take advantage of our courts and seek redress. We should have faith in our institutions.

“Over this election period, the Service has remained committed to providing conducive environment for a peaceful exercise.

“In this regard, it separately and in collaboration with sister agencies, carried out mop up operations to thwart nefarious plans and activities of undesirable elements to outrightly undermine the electoral processes.

“For hitch-free gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the Service has partnered with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the required peace is maintained before, during and after the exercises.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Service will work to make sure that no person or group, no matter how highly placed, disrupts the scheduled elections in any part of the Federation. It is committed to the safety and security of citizens who may wish to go out to exercise their civic responsibility. All and sundry are, therefore, enjoined to abide by the rules of engagement particularly the Electoral Act and extant guidelines.”

BeardedmeatR:
They are burning Igbo owned shops already.

Shops that will spring back to life in space of six months, bigger and better, while the arsonists and their supporters will continue to swell the population of people living under the bridges.

BeardedmeatR:
They are burning Igbo owned shops already.

Shops that will spring back to life in space of six months, bigger and better, while the arsonists and their supporters will continue to swell the population of people living under the bridges.

BeardedmeatR:
They are burning Igbo owned shops already.

Shops that will spring back to life in space of six months, bigger and better, while the arsonists and their supporters will continue to swell the population of people living under the bridges.

Nawttiboi007:
This statement doesn’t make sense

optionalY09:


they said it was illegal electrical bypass were igbos illegally bypassing electric? If that’s the case they should be arrested for the crime committed including carelessly causing fire in the market

BeardedmeatR:
They are cursed beyond redemption. Lazy jealous poor fellows.

helinues:
Shoot at sight loading for the trouble makers.

If your candidate lose the election, advise them to go and claim their victory at court not creating nuisances on our streets, cos na head shot things

BeardedmeatR:
It hurts right?

helinues:
Shoot at sight loading for the trouble makers.

If your candidate lose the election, advise them to go and claim their victory at court not creating nuisances on our streets, cos na head shot things

kcnwaigbo:

Exactly!! Once Sanwolu loses any miscreant trying to forment trouble will be dealth with

BeardedmeatR:
They are burning Igbo owned shops already.

Shops that will spring back to life in space of six months, bigger and better, while the arsonists and their supporters will continue to swell the population of people living under the bridges.

Iamgrey5:
Who are those burning igbo shops?