Some people plotting to set Nigeria on fire – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) says some persons are plotting to set the nation on fire.

Peter Afunaya, spokesman of the agency, said this in a statement issued on Monday.

The spokesman of the secret police did not mention any name or group but said the service would not relent in its bid to secure the country.

“The DSS wishes to reiterate its earlier alert to the nation of plans by subversive groups and individuals to undermine national security, peace and unity in the country,” the statement read.

“These elements are determined to exploit political differences and other occurrences, within and outside the country, to destabilize the nation. They also initiate narratives to deepen their subversive objectives so as to achieve preferred illegal outcomes.

“The aim is to set the country on fire as well as inflame passions across ethnic and religious divides with expected violent consequences.”

Afunaya also asked the public to be conscious of fake news, warning those in the habit of spreading false reports to desist.

“Also, the Service expresses dismay over the increasing use of fake news and unsubstantiated information spread across social media platforms to deceive and incite sections of the populace to civil unrest,” he said.