SSS warns Nigerians about bombs, other security threats during Lent, Ramadan
DSS WISHES CHRISTIANS AND THE MUSLIM UMMAH PEACEFUL LENT AND RAMADAN SEASONS
The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to identify with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons respectively.
Accordingly, the Management extends its heartfelt felicitations for peace, unity and harmony to adherents of these faiths.
The DSS recognises the significance of these sacred rites and enjoins worshippers to promote understanding, compassion and respect for one another during and after the exercises.
It appeals to stakeholders to refrain from economic exploitation, sabotage or profiteering during these important obligations.
This is more so that illegal practices such as price gouging or unethical marketing tactics are ungodly; violate fairness and can undermine the true essence of the holy events.
As believers, it is incumbent upon us to uphold good standards and ensure that everyone can observe the religious duties with ease and dignity.
Furthermore, the Service encourages clerics and religious leaders to uphold empathy as well as prioritise cooperation and conflict prevention beyond the periods under reference.
Similarly, the media is encouraged to utilise their platforms to foster informed and accurate engagements that (can) enhance the achievement of national security objectives and interests. Likewise, residents are advised to remain vigilant against public dangers especially Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Also, the general public is urged to stay informed about potential threats; avoid crowded or suspicious areas and report to relevant security agencies any strange objects, activities and movements of hostile elements.
In the same vein, the Service calls for tolerance, bonds of brotherhood, dialogue and peaceful coexistence among the populace.
Overall, the Service recommits to provision of strategic intelligence to other sister agencies in order to achieve a safe and secure country. As we undertake these spiritual journeys in the Lenten and Ramadan periods, let us remember to love and share the values that unite us.
Let us reaffirm our commitment to the values of mercy, tolerance, forgiveness, being our brother’s keepers among others and by these, advance more inclusive and equitable society for us all.
Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, mnipr
Director, PR & Strategic
Communications
Department of State Services
National Headquarters, Abuja.
8th March, 2024
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
FG disburses loans to 102 micro businesses in Bayelsa
Mr Fikpo said paying the loan would qualify them for larger tranches in the future.
NationWide
Defence minister pledges enhanced welfare for armed forces personnel
The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to eliminate terrorism and banditry and solicited more support from the National Assembly.
States
Man arraigned for assaulting wife in Ado-Ekiti
The prosecutor said the defendant assaulted his wife, Blessing Nwakedi, by hitting her right leg with his against the bed.
States
We’re engaging grain markets to tackle food hoarding, illegal exportation: Customs
Mr Adeniyi said that, as part of the strategies, customs engaged big grain markets to ensure they shun illegal exportation and hoarding of foodstuffs.
States
IWD: Governor Ododo pledges enhanced women inclusion, empowerment in Kogi
Mr Ododo praised the women for their extraordinary contributions to the development of Kogi and assured them of the total support of his administration.
