The Department of State Services, DSS, informs the public about plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.

According to the agency, the planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.

It says the objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the government.

Its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, says against the backdrop, citizens should be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.

On the part of DSS, he said the Service is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure adequate measures are put in place for protection of lives and property.

According to him, to further achieve the purpose, the Service has provided the emergency response numbers 08132222105 and 09030002189 for urgent contacts.

Afunanya says it is also using this opportunity to unveil its interactive website http://www.dss.gov.ng for public communication support.

In his word, everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the platforms and similar ones provided by related agencies to timely reach and avail them (security agencies) of required information.

He said the agency advises those planning to cause chaos and damage to public peace to desist from such, as it will stop at nothing to apprehend and bring them to justice.

While assuring citizens and residents of their safety during and after the festive periods, the agency’s Director-General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, with his Management and Staff, wishes all, Happy Celebrations and a Prosperous 2021.