The Department of State Services (DSS) has called for vigilance ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations, saying that reports indicated plans to attack worship and recreational centres before and during the festivities.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians to be careful ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration as there are indications that some people are planning to attack recreational and worship centers during the festivities. Peter Afunanya, the spokesperson for the secret police, made this known in a statement released to the press on Thursday.
“The DSS also advised operators and patrons of public places including markets and malls to be watchful and report any suspicious movements and persons to the relevant security agencies.”
In a bid to ensure the security of Nigerians, the DSS has asked operators and patrons of public places like malls, markets, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant security agencies.
“The Service said it will continue to partner with sister agencies for necessary proactive drills to frustrate criminals and their activities.”
Furthermore, the DSS has promised to liaise with other security agencies to carry out necessary drills aimed at frustrating criminal activities.
“The statement also disclosed that a joint security team comprising the DSS, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force carried out operations in Nasarawa and Kogi states, neutralising and apprehending some criminals.”
Recently, a joint security operation by the DSS, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force was carried out in Nasawara and Kogi states, resulting in the neutralization and arrest of some notorious criminals.
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Abubakar Muhammad aka Abu Direba was apprehended on 19th June, 2023 along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway in the Keffi Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State. He is suspected to be a gunrunner.
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Kabir Bala aka Okwo, a notorious gang leader who had once broken out of prison, was neutralized in Ejule, Ofu LGA of Kogi state. Okwo and his gang members reportedly engaged the security team in a shoot-out before he was ultimately taken out.
The joint operations successfully captured Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Abu Direba, who is suspected to be a gunrunner. He was arrested on 19th June 2023 along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway in Keffi LGA in Nasarawa State. The security team also raided the hideout of Kabir Bala aka Okwo, a notorious gang leader in Ejule, Ofu LGA of Kogi State who led a resistance against the team, resulting in his eventual neutralization.
Nigerians are advised to stay alert and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
