The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm of what it called ‘orchestrated plans’ to cause a total breakdown of law and order in the country.
The security agency said the plot was designed for execution after the Governorship and State Assembly elections.
In a statement released, on Wednesday, by spokesman of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the security agency decried the “unnecessary palpable political tension” in parts of the country.
“It is observed that some of the players are at daggers drawn with one another. The development holds dire consequences to national peace and stability.
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It is in view of these that the Service warns politicians and their supporters to engage constructively.
“Everyone is advised to shun fake news, hate speech and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence. Election should not be seen as a do-or-die affair. There is no basis for anyone to take laws into their hands.
“This is even more so that aggrieved persons can take advantage of our courts and seek redress. We should have faith in our institutions. Over this election period, the Service has remained committed to providing conducive environment for a peaceful exercise.
“In this regard, it separately and in collaboration with sister agencies, carried out mop-up operations to thwart nefarious plans and activities of undesirable elements to outrightly undermine the electoral processes,” the statement read.