The Department of State Services (DSS) has given a 48-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers to resolve the ongoing petrol distribution crisis.

Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, made this known to journalists at the headquarters of the service in Abuja, shortly after a meeting between the secret police and stakeholders.

He said the secret police would commence its operations across the country if after 48 hours there are still queues at various filling stations in the country.

He said the petrol shortage challenge hurts the country’s security.