Worried by the fresh mounting Political tension across the country as a result of the last general elections, the Federal Government has reportedly placed the Nation’s Security Forces on the red alert to prevent a possible political uprising in the country ahead of the May 29 inauguration of a new administration
A presidency source told the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja on Sunday that the action became necessary following various unfavorable negative reports emanating from the security forces of the alleged plots by some disgruntled elements to ignite an unprecedented crisis in the country and abort the inauguration of a new administration as planned.
According to the source, ” no responsible government will fold its hands and allow few disgruntled elements for selfish interest to set the entire country ablaze.
” Now that the elections are an over, aggrieved individual (s) or Political Party or Parties in line with the Electoral Act and the Constitution of the land are expected to channel their grievances to the appreciate quarters, which is the Election Petition Tribunal at various levels and not otherwise.”
The Source explained that the security forces are to focus mainly on the nation’s Borders, Air, land, and Seaports on 24 hours basis to prevent those plotting the crisis from carrying out their dastardly act.
The said added that certain individual and political actors across the country have also been placed under security watch due to their unguarded Utterances and activities since after the general elections
According to the source, following the fresh Presidential directive on the security situation in the country, the heads of the security forces have been holding a series of meetings, reviewing the situation from time to time on the way for their personnel to be on the same page in tackling the looming crisis.
On Saturday, the Department of State Service (DSS) again raised the alarm over the alleged plans to violently disrupt peace in the country.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Service, Dr Peter Afunnaya
According to the statement, ” the Service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from the desperate act.
It would be recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement and approach the courts for redress if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.
According to it, ” It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without a doubt, is the beauty of democracy.
” It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.
It however explained that “be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy.”
The Service warned that “those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.
