By Emmanuel Adeleke
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians to the renewed plans by some criminal elements to wreck havoc on the country using improvised explosive devices, (IED) to bomb public places.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by DSS spokesman for Dr. Peter Afunanya, on Tuesday.
He said that some criminal elements were plotting to return Nigeria to the pre-2015 era when they bombed both soft and hard targets, particularly, worship and relaxation centres.
According to him, the service had uncovered a plot by suspected criminal gangs to forge an alliance among themselves with a view to launch attacks on critical infrastructure and other frequented public places during and after the holidays and festive celebrations.
He said the objective of the planned attacks is to achieve some self- serving interests as well as cause fear among the citizenry.
“Following these, patrons, owners and managers of aforementioned public places are advised to be wary of this development and implement basic security measures to deter the threats.
“While the Service is committed to the disruption of this trend and pattern of violent attacks, it will continue to partner with other security agencies to ensure that necessary drills are emplaced in order that public peace and order are not jeopardized,” he said.
He said security agencies have taken note of the evil plots, adding that citizens should go about their lawful businesses while sharing useful information on activities of criminals at their disposal with security and law enforcement agencies.
