The Department of State Services, DSS, has raised alarm over plot by some politicians to stage violent protests across the country.
DSS said some desperate politicians are mobilizing student leaders, youths, and ethnic based groups to carry out violent protest.
In a statement by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, the secret police said the protest was targeted against the Federal Government and security agencies.
According to Afunanya: “DSS hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.
“Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic based associations, youth and disgruntled groups for the planned action.
“Meanwhile, the Service has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy.”
DSS charged University Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Tertiary Institutions to discourage their students from engaging in acts capable of derailing public peace.
The secret police urged parents to admonish their children and wards respectively to shun the lure of participating in inimical behaviours or conduct against law and order.
“While the DSS is aware of the Government’s efforts and determination to resolve some of the challenges confronting the nation, it warns those desirous of subverting national security to retrace their steps.
“This is more so that it will not hesitate to legally come against persons and groups behind the devious plans,” he said.