The Department of State Services is raising alarm on some criminal elements planning to return the country to the pre-2015 era reminiscent of Improvised Explosive Device attacks on soft and hard targets in parts of the country.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the security agency, Doctor Peter Afunanya, the department uncovered a plot by suspected criminal gangs to forge an alliance after receiving reports on cases of such incidents in some areas.
Afunanya explained that the objective was to launch further attacks on critical infrastructure and other public places frequently visited, such as worship and relaxation centres, especially during and after the holidays and festive celebrations.
He added that the groups intend to achieve some self-serving interests and cause fear among the people, and warned managers and owners of such centres to be cautious and implement basic security measures to deter the threats.
