Nasarawa State government has raised the alarm over alleged plans by certain elements to perpetrate mayhem with the aim of causing breach of peace in the state.
It disclosed that the intention of the syndicate is to target some high-profile personalities in the state using the aides as victims.
A statement by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, culture and Tourism, Yusuf Musa, said the plot to destabilise the state was uncovered by the security agencies.
“Intelligence reports reaching the State Government through the state Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism indicates that though the syndicate’s main target are some prominent personalities from the state, soft targets such as persons close to those personalities and several other unsuspecting citizens are at risk of falling victims to the criminals.
“In view of the foregoing, therefore, and to neutralise their plans and rid the state of criminals, Nasarawa State Government is hereby making a passionate appeal to citizens across the state to be vigilant and report all suspicious activities and actions of unknown persons in their communities to security agencies in the state,” it said.
According to the statement, the state government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police, Department of State Security Service (DSS), Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security operatives in the state, has taken measures to catch members of the syndicate and their sponsors.
“Already, security agencies have made advanced efforts at botching their plans and those of other criminals and have advised citizens to be calm, go about their lawful businesses but to reach out to them on any suspicious persons or activities.
“In addition to this, citizens of the state are advised to be in the lookout for two fair skinned, medium height strange women who are usually found to dress in black materials from head to toe,” it stated.
It reiterated commitment of the Governor Abdullahi Sule-led administration to upholding its covenant with the people by sustaining the aggressive implementation of its policies and programmes that have placed the state on a vantage position for growth and progress and development.
“His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, the executive governor of Nasarawa State has assured of his commitment and resolve to continue to work round the clock to ensure the protection of lives and property of the citizens,” it added.
