The Department of State Services, has pledged to sustain collaboration with all security agencies and stakeholders to ensure hitch free Eid-El-Fitr celebrations.

The service had on 4th March urged citizens to be vigilant against public dangers, especially Improvised Explosive Devices, urging Nigerians to stay informed about potential threats and avoid crowded or suspicious areas.

However, in a statement, its Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, assured Nigerians that the service would work in collaboration with other security agencies to ensure the security of the citizens during the festive period.

The statement advised everyone to be security conscious and report suspicious activities to security and law enforcement organisations.

Afunanya congratulated Muslims on the peaceful completion of the Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and reflection for the Muslim faithful worldwide.

“While joining them to thank Allah for the opportunity to complete this auspicious obligation, the Service shares with them, the core value of the festival which include love, mercy and compassion.

“These morals resonate deeply with the ideals of peace, harmony and generosity that are fundamental to our country’s collective good.

“As this joyous occasion is being commemorated, the Service urges everyone to celebrate responsibly, exemplify the true essence of the event,” he said.

Afunanya also enjoined Muslims to strive for common humanity based on harmonious coexistence, good conscience and neighbourliness.

He urged citizens to carry forward the spirit of charity, empathy and unity beyond the festivities and abstain from any act that could undermine that principle.

Everyone is advised to be security conscious as well as report suspicious activities to security and law enforcement organisations, he added.

He said the service could be contacted through: http://www.dss.gov.ng; dsspr@dss.gov.ng; +234915 339 1309 and +234 908 837 3514.