The Department of State Services, DSS, has urged Nigerians to be more vigilant and security conscious in view of the aggressive counter insurgency on-going in the North-Eastern part of the country.
In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar, the DSS said owing to the sustained onslaught against the terrorists, they had resorted to attacking soft targets.
The statement read in full:
“It has become evident that following the successful sustained air raids and intense combat operations by the military on insurgents’ positions in the North-East which have effectively degraded the capacity of the terrorists, its members are now in disarray and have resorted to taking out their anger on hapless civilians and soft targets.
This development accounts for the recent spate of attacks recorded in Yobe, Kano, Borno and Plateau States with intent of distracting security forces.
“Accordingly, this Service wishes to advice members of the public to be vigilant especially in crowded environment and when travelling.
Commuters should desist from boarding unmarked vehicles along the road and only use designated Motor parks.
We also reiterate our call on motor park managers to ensure proper screening of vehicles, persons and luggage entering their premises.
They should also look out for new faces who show up as drivers and conductors.
“Similarly, we want to encourage residents of recaptured towns and communities to return to their homes.
Also, there is no need for people to relocate from any part of the country because of the forthcoming elections as adequate steps have been taken by security forces to guarantee security of lives and property.
“Members of the public with useful information of untoward activities in their localities are advised to forward same to security agencies.
We wish to restate once more, the commitment of security forces to bring to an end the activities of terrorists and unscrupulous elements in our country”.(Vanguard)
