The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has revealed plans by a few people and gatherings to imitate its staff amid the election holding tomorrow, sixteenth February 2019.
This was revealed in an announcement by the DSS representative, Peter Afunanya.
As per Afunanya, the plans incorporate the utilization of Peace Corps individuals and other semi security equips as work force of the DSS amid the Presidential and National Assembly election.
The Service separated itself from the supposed plans.
It additionally educated the general population that the DSS can’t be associated with corrupt exercises antagonistic to the election.
“The Service is at the forefront of ensuring election security and wishes to reiterate its commitment, professionalism, peaceful disposition and support for the electoral process.
“For the umpteenth time, it warns that it will not tolerate any form of unlawful acts from any quarters and will stop at nothing to deal decisively with unscrupulous elements engaged in violent activities during and after the exercise.
“Members of the public should disregard any insinuations, fake news and outright misinformation on impersonation and illegal use of DSS’ Personnel.”
It might likewise be reviewed that the Chief of Defense Staff at the instructions of Service Chiefs on fourteenth February 2019 cautioned of plans by a few government officials to dress hooligans in military regalia and use them to cause security ruptures amid the election.
Afunanya said the DSS will keep on working with sister security organizations and basic partners to execute all counter measures that have been set up to guarantee the accomplishment of the election.