The Department of State Services has facilitated with Nigerians and the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year. The Service urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the celebrations.
It also called on members of the public to be security conscious and mindful of their environment.
The Service in a statement signed by Peter Afunanya,Director, PR & Strategic Communications charged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be on alert and take appropriate measures to protect their facilities and the users.
Similarly, the DSS advised citizens and residents to report suspicious persons, movements, parcels and objects to relevant security agencies. It further encouraged residents to shun acts of violence, fake news and any form of divisive tendency, in the interest of public order and national security.
“Therefore, the Service enjoins members of the public to use the opportunity of the celebration to promote unity and peaceful coexistence. Meanwhile, it will continue to collaborate with sister security and law enforcement agencies and all stakeholders to provide adequate security before, during and after the festive periods.
“To pass information or make enquiries, the Service may be contacted through its offices at the State Commands, Local Government Formations or Phone Nos: 09153391309, 09153391310, 09088373514; Email: [email protected]; and Twitter Handle: @OfficialDSSNG.
“Once again, Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in advance”the Service added.
