{
  "id": 7605118,
  "title": "Afenifere worried over DSS alert on planned terror attacks on worship centers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/afenifere-worried-over-dss-alert-on-planned-terror-attacks-on-worship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:48:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/15/afenifere-worried-over-dss-alert-on-planned-terror-attacks-on-worship-centers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The pan-Yoruba organization Afenifere has expressed significant concern over the recent rise in banditry in the South-West region, following a security alert issued by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS has warned that terrorists are planning to attack worship and public gathering centers in Osun State ahead of the upcoming general elections. Afenifere's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, urged authorities not to underestimate these indicators. He praised President Tinubu's commitment to addressing banditry and terrorism, noting that Defense Minister Matawale reiterated this stance during a visit to Kano. The organization also lamented the growing security crisis, citing recent bandit attacks on Igbeti-Igboho Road and kidnappings in Ondo, Kwara, and Kogi states. Afenifere remains vigilant, hoping this is not a precursor to more attacks, as similar warnings have often preceded fatal incidents in various regions.",
  "summary": "The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed serious concern over the recent surge in banditry across the South-West, particularly following a security alert issued by the Department of State Services, DSS. DAILY POST reports that the DSS recently alerted the general public that terrorists are planning to attack worship and public gathering centres in Osun […] Afenifere…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}