FCT, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a warning to individuals and groups planning protests on Wednesday, June 12, Democracy Day, to refrain from any violent actions. The announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday night, June 11, signed by the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya.
DSS Issues Warning Against Violent Protests
The DSS has reportedly received intelligence about plans to incite violence and disrupt public order during the scheduled protests. The agency emphasized the importance of maintaining public safety and national security during the Democracy Day celebrations.
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“The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by certain individuals and groups to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June 2024. These protests are designed with sinister objectives to coincide with the Democracy Day celebration,” the statement read.
Rights and Responsibilities
While acknowledging the citizens’ rights to assembly and expression, the DSS stressed that these freedoms should not compromise public safety or national security. The statement highlighted the agency’s stance against any attempts by non-state actors to incite mass disaffection and violence.
“Citizens are, therefore, called upon to resist any persuasions to be lawless or cause disorder and anarchy in the nation. Displeased persons are rather encouraged to appropriately channel their grievances through the right channels and procedures,” the DSS advised.
Maintaining Order on June 12 Democracy Day
The DSS’s advisory aims to ensure that Democracy Day, a significant day in Nigeria’s history, is commemorated peacefully without incidents of violence or disruption. Citizens are urged to follow lawful procedures to express their grievances and contribute to a peaceful and orderly celebration.
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Source: DSS Official X Page