DSS Speaks On Resurgence Of Bomb Attacks In Nigeria, Reveals Targets

The Department of State Services (DSS) has broken its silence on the resurgence of bomb attacks in the country.

Lives were lost when suspected Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters carried out two separate attacks in Taraba and one in Yobe State last week.

Commenting on this development, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesman, said there were plans by “criminal elements to return the country to the pre-2015 era reminiscent of IED attacks on soft and hard targets in parts of the country.”

He said the Service had uncovered the plot to attack critical infrastructures and other “frequented public places.”

These include worship places and relaxation centres during and after the holidays.

The objective, Afunanya stated, is to achieve some self-serving interests as well as cause fear among the citizenry.

-DailyTrust