The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that members of the National Assembly and Nigerians visiting from other countries are among the high-interest targets for criminals such as kidnappers, assassins and armed robbers.
This was made known by the DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, while addressing journalists on Tuesday.
The DSS warned that recessing members of National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly and other public and private sector workers on vacation might be predisposed to threats of various degrees.
He said, “As schools vacate and students return home for holidays, there is likelihood that subversive gangs will target them for recruitment for undesirable intents.
“These may include but not limited to financial crimes, armed robbery, civil disobedience and violent protests, substance abuse, banditry and kidnapping.
“In this respect, parents and guardians are advised to be watchful of their children and wards and ensure that they do not engage in unlawful acts.
“Aside students, recessing members of National Assembly/State Houses of Assembly and other public/private sector workers on vacation may be predisposed to threats of various degrees.
“This also applies to Nigerians who may travel from within and outside the country to join their loved ones for the celebrations.
“These individuals are susceptible to kidnapping, hijack, assassinations, armed robbery and political manipulations. They are advised to be security conscious in order not to fall victims of these attacks and destructive political manoeuvres.
“Let me reiterate at this juncture that those who sponsor kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, insurgency and all kinds of attacks on security agents, civilians and vulnerable populations should have a rethink.
“These persons, whether in the North or South, know themselves. There is no doubt that they have crossed the lines and it is now time to crush them.”
National Assembly Members, Nigerians From Diaspora Are Targets Of Kidnappers, Assassins – Secret Police, DSS Warn
