{"id":280,"date":"2024-06-15T14:59:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T14:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=280"},"modified":"2024-06-15T15:00:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T15:00:51","slug":"dss-urges-vigilance-as-muslims-celebrate-eid-el-kabir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=280","title":{"rendered":"DSS urges vigilance as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dss.gov.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of State Services<\/a>&nbsp;(DSS) on Saturday called for vigilance as the Muslim Ummah mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director, Public Relations and Strategic&nbsp;Communications, DSS National Headquarters, Abuja, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement, advised celebrants to be cautious and observe all necessary personal security procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement reads: \u201cThe Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) wish to felicitate the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhile the event is significant for the opportunity it offers for prayers and celebrations, it reminds us of the importance of faith, obedience and generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAccordingly, all citizens are enjoined to emulate these characteristics as bases for national transformation and unity. To this end, everyone is urged to show love, not only to their neighbours, but the country at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAlso, it is strongly advised that while engaging in religious and social activities during the period, celebrants should be cautious and observe all necessary personal security procedures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSimilarly, operators and patrons of malls, fun places, markets, parks and railway stations among others are to be vigilant and ensure strict compliance to physical and other security measures required for public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey should promptly report suspected movements or breaches to appropriate law enforcement authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOn its part, the Service will maintain close collaboration with sister security agencies and indeed other critical stakeholders to ensure smooth and hitch free celebrations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afunanya said the DSS\u2019 communication channels remain available to the members of the public who may wish to contact the Service during and after the holidays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The&nbsp;Department of State Services&nbsp;(DSS) on Saturday called for vigilance as the Muslim Ummah mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. 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