The Department of State Services (DSS) is urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities during the upcoming Eid-El-Fitr celebration.
In a statement issued on March 4, 2024, the service emphasized the importance of citizen vigilance against public hazards, particularly Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), advising individuals to stay informed about potential threats and to avoid crowded or suspicious locations.
In a subsequent statement on Tuesday, the Director of PR and Strategic Communications at the DSS, Peter Afunanya, reassured Nigerians of the agency’s commitment to collaborating with other security agencies to ensure the safety of citizens throughout the festive season.
The statement conveyed, , “Similarly, everyone is advised to be security conscious as well as report suspicious activities to security and law enforcement organisations.
“On its part, the service will sustain collaboration with sister security agencies and indeed other stakeholders to ensure hitch-free celebrations”
While extending warm wishes to Muslims across the country for the successful completion of Ramadan, Afunanya remarked, “DSS wishes to celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr festival with the Muslim Ummah. It heartily congratulates them on the peaceful completion of Ramadan, which is a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for the Muslim faithful worldwide.”
