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We Don’t Detain Citizens On Order Of Powerful People – DSS

5Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

We Don’t Detain Citizens On Order Of Powerful People – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday said it does not detain citizens on the order of powerful people. The Service was reacting to an opinion in a newspaper where it was alleged: “hundreds of innocent citizens are currently languishing in Police and State Security Services (SSS) detention centres across the country, following arrests ordered by powerful men and women.” Public Relations Officer of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya, in a statement titled: “Re: Beyond Abba Kyari’s Indictment” said the opinion written by Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi was misinforming, inciting, and should be withdrawn. The statement reads: “Dear Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, without efforts to join issues with you on an opinion expressed by you in your article of 5th August 2021 on the above subject matter...

Police Confirm Killing of DSS Official by Soldiers in Ekiti

6Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Police Confirm Killing of DSS Official by Soldiers in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) by three soldiers. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Sunday Abutu, described the killing as unfortunate and mindless. Abutu said the gory incident occurred on Friday evening at a hotel located on NTA Road in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital during an argument that ensued between some soldiers and a DSS official, leading to the death of the latter. He noted that the Command had begun investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, adding that the deceased’s corpse had been deposited in the morgue. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our reporter that the DSS operative was stabbed in the neck and he bled to death. H...

Why We Arrested Sacked Gov. Ganduje’s Aide – DSS

28Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Why We Arrested Sacked Gov. Ganduje’s Aide – DSS

The Department of State Services, DSS, has confirmed that a former aide of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai is in their custody. Questions have been asked over the whereabouts of Tanko-Yakasai since his criticism of the President Muhammadu Buhari government and the All Progressives Congress-led government. His whereabouts had been earlier clarified by his father who said security operatives took him away. Confirming the arrest on Saturday, DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, said Tanko-Yakasai is under investigation. The statement read, “This is to confirm that Salihu Tanko-Yakasai is with the Department of State Services. He is being investigated over issues beyond the expression of opinions in the social media as wrongly alleged by sections of the ...

Insecurity: DSS Absolves Security Agencies of Blame, Asks Nigerians for Support

14Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Insecurity: DSS Absolves Security Agencies of Blame, Asks Nigerians for Support

The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked Nigerians to rally support in checkmating insecurity rather than blaming the security agencies. The call was made by the Director-General of DSS, Yusuf Bichi, in Abuja during the Security and Emergency Awards (SEMA 2020), where the organisation was conferred with an award by a security tabloid, Emergency Digest. Bichi who was represented by Peter Afunanya, service spokesperson said the support of the citizens was vital, especially in gathering intelligence. He stressed that was a need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building a nation where the security of life and property is guaranteed. "We call on Nigerians to support security agencies and the government. Security is no longer for government and security agencies; there is...

We Will Not Allow Unpatriotic Elements Destroy Nigeria – DSS

5Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

We Will Not Allow Unpatriotic Elements Destroy Nigeria – DSS

The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr Yusuf Bichi, has warned “unpatriotic elements” against actions that threatened national security adding that the service would ensure that the unity and corporate existence of the country remained inviolable. Bichi who spoke at the graduation ceremony for participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course at the National Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, on Saturday called on individuals and groups to join hands with security and other law enforcement agencies to enthrone peace and order in the country. “We must not let selfish people with greedy interest destroy our collective heritage”, the DGSS warned. He noted, “We must not allow unpatriotic elements to bring our country down. So, let us unite individu...

Family Of Slain Vendor Demands N500m Compensation From Gbajabiamila

24Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Justice, Nigeria, Security

Family Of Slain Vendor Demands N500m Compensation From Gbajabiamila

The family of the late newspaper vendor, Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, who was murdered by a security aide of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has demanded for the sum of N500m as compensation. The Okereke family said it would take legal action against Gbajabiamila if all the demands were not met within seven days. This was contained in a letter dated November 23, 2020 signed by lawyer to the family, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN). The letter reads in part, “Our clients have instructed us to make from your good self, the following modest demands: That you use your good offices to ensure the immediate prosecution of your security aide (Abdullahi Hassan), who went on a frolic of his own, clearly acted outside the purview of his duty and responsibility by shooting to d...

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

24Aug

By Obiajulu Joel Nwolu1 Comment

Armed Forces, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security, Videos

Violent Clash in Enugu Claims Lives of ‘21’ IPOB Members, Two DSS Operatives (See Video)

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed that 21 of its members were killed in a violent clash with security operatives and 47 others arrested in Emene, Enugu State on Sunday. The Department of State Services (DSS) has also alleged that two of its operatives were killed by members of the IPOB. The claims were made by the IPOB and SSS in separate statements on Sunday. The clash left residents of the neighborhood gripped with fear as armed police officers and soldiers were deployed to ensure normalcy returns to the area. DSS: IPOB killed two of our operatives Department of State Services in a statement by Peter Afunanya, its spokesperson, accused the IPOB of attacking its patrol team in Emene, leading to the death of two of its personnel. Afunanya said, “The Serv...

Breach of Security Procedure and Assault on AVSEC Officer BY Head of DSS at the International Terminal of NAIA Abuja

22Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Transportation

Breach of Security Procedure and Assault on AVSEC Officer BY Head of DSS at the International Terminal of NAIA Abuja

We note with dismay that Mr Safiyanu Abba, the Head of DSS at NAIA deliberately obstructed airport Security process, and slapped an Aviation Security Officer who was performing his duty by calling on Mr Safiyanu Abba to desist from doing so. This happened on the 17th July at about 15:25 hours. He breached security procedure by obstructing further searching of a visitor who had just walked through the metal detector and activated the alarm. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria strongly condemns this abuse of power and the Security process in our airport. This has also been duly escalated. FAAN committed to our core values of safety Security and comfort.

Breaking News: Buhari Appoints Another Northerner to Head the DSS

13Sep

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News, Nigeria, Security

Breaking News: Buhari Appoints Another Northerner to Head the DSS

President Buhari has appointed Yusuf Magaji Bichi, another Northerner as the new Boss of the DSS. Following the sack of the former DSS boss, Lawal Daura by Vice President Yomi Osinbajo on Agust 7th while acting for President Buhari, a southerner, Matthew Seiyefa took up the affairs of the DSS in an acting capacity. It would be recalled that while acting, he had some disagreements with the Presidency on some of his appointments which he later had to reverse. He has now been replaced by another northerner. While announcing the appointment, Shehu Garba said, "President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from the 14th of September, the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS, popularly called DSS). "The appointee is a core S...

7Aug

By adminNo Comments

Breaking News, Justice, News, Nigeria

Breaking News: Osinbajo Sacks DSS Chief

The Nigerian Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed the Director General of the DSS. Mr. Lawal Musa Daura. The news was broken a few moments ago by the Senior Special Assistant-Media and Publicity to the Vice President Laolu Akande. In a tweet posted this afternoon, Mr Akande said "AgP Yemi Osinbajo has directed the termination of the appointment of the DG of the DSS, Mr. Lawal Musa Daura. Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice." This may not be unconnected with the incident this morning where the DSS laid siege on the National Assembly complex, preventing honorable members and their staff from gaining access. We shall provide more details as they emerge.