The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned sponsors
of terrorism, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country to have a
rethink or be crushed.
Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, Peter Afunanya, DSS
spokesperson, said the service will crush those involved if they do not desist
from the act.
The DSS also warned politicians against making inciting
comments to heat up the polity.
“This is more so that the service has observed that some
persons who are desperately seeking for power use wrong and skewed narratives
to not only mislead citizens but overheat the polity,” he said.
“Already, they are exploiting and politicising the issue of
insecurity in parts of the country for pecuniary and other selfish reasons.
“Many simply want to use the situation to cause divisions
among citizens, seek cheap popularity and/or present the country as
ungovernable.
“The service therefore warns that those who are involved in
these should desist from such destabilising acts.
“It also enjoins politicians to play by the rule and avoid
statements or activities capable of inflaming the fires of division and
violence prior to 2023 elections.
“Opinion moulders like the clergy, religious and traditional
rulers are also to guard their utterances and avoid inciting pronouncements.
“In a related development, it is common knowledge that
criminal elements will heighten their inglorious activities before, during and
after the festive periods.
“Therefore, religious and community leaders, hoteliers and
operators of markets, parks, recreational and relaxation centres are to be at
alert and watch strange movements and activities around their facilities.
“Let me reiterate at this juncture that those who sponsor
kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, insurgency and all kinds of attacks on
security agents, civilians and vulnerable populations should have a rethink.
These persons, whether in the north or south, know themselves. There is no
doubt that they have crossed the lines and it is now time to crush them.”
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