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THE DSS OPERATES WITHIN ITS MANDATE By Dr. Peter Afunanya, fsi

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Recently, about five major newspapers called out the DSS for bashing of sorts. The papers, which used their platforms to express varied views about the modus operandi of the Service include Vanguard, Daily Trust, The Sun, Tribune and Punch. While Vanguard’s piece on 2nd June 2023 was Dousing the DSS/EFCC Feud, Daily Trust, on 6th June 2023, published an editorial titled The DSS Must Conduct Its Duties as a Secret Service. The Sun, on 7th June, published The Needless DSS/EFCC Fracas while Tribune on 8th June 2023 wrote on The…

EMEFIELE: DSS raises alarm over planned campaign against Govt

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele.   The service in a release signed by its spokesperson,Peter Afunanya, said the groups were planning to gather at different points in Abuja and Lagos in the coming week with placards depicting the Service and Government in bad light as well as calling for the immediate release of Emefiele.   “The Service is, therefore, aware of a cheap propaganda…

Move Emefiele to EFCC custody, Falana tells DSS

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Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to transfer the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a comprehensive probe. President Tinubu had suspended Emefiele on Friday and shortly after, the Department of State Services (DSS) picked him up. The secret police is currently shopping for an order to keep Emefeile in its custody for full investigation, according to reports. In a…

BREAKING: DSS arrests Emefiele

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The Department of State Security, DSS, has reportedly arrested the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.   His reported arrest is coming after president Bola Ahmed Tinubu suspended him from office.   Emefiele was also directed by the president to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will now act as the Central Bank Governor.   Peter Afunanya, DSS Spokesperson neither confirmed or denied the arrest when contacted on the arrest       News.band

DSS not in rivalry with EFCC over Lagos property – Afunanya

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked media reports that it barricaded the EFCC from entering its Lagos office. The service Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya in a statement described the reports as false, said the DSS did not barricaded EFCC from entering its office. He said the Service was only occupying its own facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility. “By the way, there is no controversy over No 15A Awolowo Road as being insinuated by the Media. Did the efcc tell you it is contesting…

INAUGURATION: DSS warns against unruly conducts,Non-adherence to protocols …. urges media to shun fake news,skewed reportage

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The Department of State Security Service DSS has warned Nigerian residents against unruly behaviours and non-adherence to protocols during inauguration activities,the service also advise those who are planing to disrupt inauguration activities holding across Nigeria on the 29th May ,2923 to have a rethink or face the consequences. It would be recalled that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) on 18th May, 2023 held a World Press Conference during which he announced activities for the Presidential inauguration. The major highlight…

DSS confirms raid on Terrorists’ hideouts in Kaduna ,Kano states

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The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that the Service and troops of the Nigerian Army and Police Force, in the early hours of 15th May, 2023, simultaneously raided hideouts of insurgents/terrorists in parts of Kaduna and Kano States. During the raid in Kaduna State, the terrorists deployed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) against the fighting forces. One of the terrorists who wore suicide jacket blew himself up. While three (3) suspects were arrested, items recovered upon a search on the group’s accommodation, after Police EOD had diffused other IEDs, were:…

DSS launches Gender Mainstreaming Policy in Abuja

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The Department of State Services (DSS)has unveiled its gender mainstreaming policy outlining a homegrown comprehensive framework for the integration of gender perspectives and inclusiveness in the agency’s policies, programmes and procedures.   This is a key component of the Service’s commitment to promoting gender equality in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Gender Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The policy was launched on 9th May 2023, at the Service National Headquarters, Abuja at an epoch-making ceremony witnessed by the Minister of Women…

DSS arrests Gunmen in Kano; calls for vigilance during Eid festivities …… wishes Muslim faithful a joyous celebration

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two gunmen in Kano today, 20th April, 2023. Items seized from the duo are: i. Two (2) AK-47 assault rifles; ii. Two (2) Empty AK47 Magazines; iii. A red boxer motor cycle; iv. A sack of yams in which the guns were concealed. The suspects were on transit to deliver the arms for a planned attack in one of the States in Northern Nigeria. ” This development underscores the need for citizens to be extra vigilant and report any unusual or suspicious…