FOLLOWING rumours of impending crisis in Kaduna State, the State Security Service (SSS) has smashed a syndicate that specialized in sending threat messages to unsuspecting members of the public with a view to causing trouble and extorting money from them.

The suspects have engaged in disseminating messages of impending crisis by promoting religious disharmony among Kaduna residents after the post election violence in the State.

Besides, the State’s SSS Director, Mr. Yomi Zamba told journalists yesterday, that the syndicate, which claimed to be operating from Abuja was traced to Kaduna where they have been sending out inciting text messages using several SIM cards and other electronic devices.

According to him, one of the text messages from the syndicate was sent to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Prison Service where the gang disguised as members of Boko Haram operating from Abuja.

Zamba, who refused to disclose the number of arrest made, warned others who specialized in such unpatriotic acts to have a change of heart saying the Service was all out to ensure that culprits were arrested and brought to book.

He also cautioned members of the public to beware of the activities of such groups, pointing out that some of those arrested may have powerful backers. He added that the Service was investigating the level of complicity of some of those arrested.

He further explained that the syndicate was made up of both male and female members, describing them as very smart people who could con anybody in their nefarious activities.

He described those sending out the text messages aimed at creating disaffection in the state and in the country as fifth columnists. He warned that security agents are up in arms to track down all those involved in such activities.

-Guardian

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