The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged all and sundry to remain law abiding and peaceful during and after the Christmas celebrations.
Similarly, the service called on everyone to be security conscious and mindful of his/her environment.
DSS, in a statement on Friday by Peter Afunanya, Director, PR & Strategic Communications urged operators and patrons of recreational/motor parks, fun places, worship centres, supermarkets and other public spaces to be alert and take appropriate measures to protect their facilities and the users.
While felicitating with Nigerians and indeed the general public on the occasions of Christmas and the coming New Year, the DSS advised citizens and residents to report suspicious persons, movements, parcels and objects to relevant security agencies.
“Furthermore, they are encouraged to shun acts of violence, fake news and any form of divisive tendency, in the interest of public order and national security.
“The Service enjoins members of the public to use the opportunity of the celebration to promote unity and peaceful coexistence”.
The statement noted that the service 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”.
It however emphasised that 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: dsspr@dss.gov.ng; and Twitter Handle: @OfficialDSSNG.
