The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm of plans to attack worship and recreational centres before and during the Eid celebrations next week.
DSS Spokesman, Peter Afunanya, who raised the alarm in a statement issued on Thursday night, called for vigilance.
“The DSS calls for vigilance prior to the Eid celebrations more so that reports had indicated plans to attack worship and recreational centres before and during the festivities,” the statement read.
“This is evident in the recovery of primed IEDs among the suspected terrorists.”
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A joint security team comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and Police carried out operations in Nasarawa and …
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Afunanya also called on operators and patrons of public places including markets, and malls to be watchful and report any suspicious movements and persons to the relevant security agencies.
He assured that the DSS will continue to partner with sister agencies for necessary proactive drills to frustrate criminals and their activities.
Meanwhile, Kanyi Daily reported that the DSS has killed a one-time jailbreaker and notorious gang leader, Kabir Bala, popularly known as “Okwo” in Ejule, Ofu LGA of Kogi State.
