The Department of State Service, DSS, has warned Nigerians spreading rumours of violence in the upcoming elections to stop or face the full weight of the law. This was as it assured that the security of all Nigerians are guaranteed irrespective of where they are.
This assurance was contained in a statement signed by the DSS mouthpiece, Marilyn Ogar. The statement was in reaction to the mass movement of people from their place of residence to their home towns as a result of the rumours that there will be violence before during and after the polls.
Ogar said: “It has come to the knowledge of security agencies that people are relocating to their States of origin in anticipation of violence during the forthcoming general election in the country.
“We wish to reassure the public of their safety wherever they reside as adequate security is assured for all before, during and after the elections.
“We want to also seize this opportunity to caution those who spread falsehood or rumours of violence to desist from such acts. Those who intend to foment trouble are hereby warned that there will be no hiding place, as the long arm of the law will fish them out. Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement added.
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