The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned stakeholders against divisive tendencies, and fake narratives that could undermine national order ahead of Saturday’s re-run and by- election in 26 states.
The Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
He called on the electorate and participating political parties in the elections, to be of good conduct during and after the exercise in the affected states.
Afunanya urged contending parties to shun all acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order
He said that politicians and their supporters must strive to adhere to the electoral act and procedure.
“Beyond the elections, the DSS enjoins citizens to be patriotic and loyal to the Nigerian nation.
“Similarly, the Media, Civil Society and Community Based Organisations are encouraged to shun divisive tendencies and fake narratives likely to undermine national order.
“Public commentators, social critics and key players in the public space should consider the peace of the country over and above their personal or group interests.
“It is unarguable that it is only if there is a livable country that individuals, groups or corporate bodies can pursue and realise their legitimate businesses and ambitions,” he said.
The DSS spokesman said the service would not hesitate to bring defaulters, no matter how highly placed, to face the full weight of the law.
He said the service would work with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), other sister security and law enforcement agencies and all stakeholders to ensure hitch-free elections.
Afunanya said the service would continue to implement proactive measures to achieve the desired stability in the country. (NAN)
Police arrest man found with N13,000 counterfeit Naira notes in Lagos
Police in Lagos State have arrested a 47-year-old man, simply identified as Shola, for being in possession of N13,000 counterfeit notes.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday.
The image maker said that the suspect was arrested on Jan. 17, 2024, at about 6.30 p.m., at Apapa Under Bridge, Lagos, after purchasing N7,000 goods at Oba Abdulfatai Aromire Ojora market, Ijora, with fake Naira notes.
Hundeyin said that the suspect was handed over to police operatives from Ijora Badia Police Divisional, where additional N6,000 fake naira notes were recovered from him.
“The total suspected counterfeit Naira notes recovered as exhibit was N13,000.
“The case was subsequently transferred to State CID, Yaba, Lagos, for further investigation. The suspect admitted to the commission of the crime and mentioned where he purchased the suspected counterfeit currencies.
“The exhibit recovered have been duly registered and efforts are in progress to apprehend other accomplices connected to the crime,” he said.