The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a
plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers,
Oyo, Lagos, and some states in the South East.
This was contained in a statement by Head, Public Relations
Officer, Department of State Services, Peter Afunanya, titled, ‘Plots to incite
religious violence in Nigeria’, on Monday.
The DSS also warned that some worship centres and religious
leaders may be attacked.
The statement read, “The Department of State Services wishes
to alert the public about plans by some elements working with external forces
to incite religious violence across the country. Targeted States include
Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and those in the South East.
“Part of the plans is to cause inter-religious conflicts as
well as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres, religious
leaders, personalities, key and vulnerable points.
“Consequently, Nigerians are advised to be wary of these
antics and shun all divisive tendencies aimed at inciting or setting them
against one another.
“While the Service pledges to collaborate with sister
agencies to ensure that public order is maintained, those hatching these plots
are warned to desist from such in the interest of peace, security and
development of the country.
“However, law-abiding citizens (and residents) are
encouraged to report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest
security agencies.”
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