The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano , Kaduna, Plateau , Rivers , Oyo , Lagos , and some states in the South East.
This was contained in a statement by Head, Public Relations Officer , Department of State Services , Peter Afunanya, titled , ‘ Plots to incite religious violence in Nigeria ’ , on Monday .
The DSS also warned that some worship centres and religious leaders may be attacked .
The statement read , “ The Department of State Services wishes to alert the public about plans by some elements working with external forces to incite religious violence across the country . Targeted States include Sokoto , Kano , Kaduna , Plateau , Rivers , Oyo , Lagos and those in the South East.
“ Part of the plans is to cause inter- religious conflicts as well as use their foot soldiers to attack some worship centres , religious leaders , personalities , key and vulnerable points.
“ Consequently, Nigerians are advised to be wary of these antics and shun all divisive tendencies aimed at inciting or setting them against one another .
“ While the Service pledges to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure that public order is maintained , those hatching these plots are warned to desist from such in the interest of peace , security and development of the country .
“ However , law- abiding citizens ( and residents) are encouraged to report suspected breaches of peace around them to the nearest security agencies. ”
