Tag: DSS

DSS raises concerns over emerging security threats

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DSS

Security chiefs from the Directorate of State Services (DSS) convened in Kano State to address the escalating security challenges in the North-West region and Nigeria. The DSS Director in Kano, Alhassan Muhammad, highlighted that the 14th Quarterly Conference of State Directors of Security in the North-West geo-political zone was convened under the directive of the DSS Director-General, Yusuf Magaji Bichi. The aim was to tackle the spate of insecurity gripping the nation pro-actively. Muhammad emphasised that the conference served as a platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing insights, and exploring innovative…

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Terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu seeks transfer out of DSS custody to Kuje prison

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Tukur Mamu

…Says he needed urgent surgical operations Terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, who is standing trial for terrorism offences, has applied to the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to transfer him out of the custody of the Department of the State Service (DSS) to the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Mamu asked the presiding judge, Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, to vary the remand order against him for a remand at the prison instead of the DSS custody. During the trial yesterday, Mamu through his lawyer, Abdul Mohammed, (SAN), told the court…

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DSS arrests el-Rufai’s political ally, A’isha Galadima

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El Rufai’s political ally

One of the most prominent political allies of the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, A’isha Galadima, has been arrested in Kaduna. The arrest, according to a source, was connected to a post on her Facebook page, criticising Governor Uba Sani. The female politician was picked up by the operatives of the Department of State Services, (DSS), from her residence yesterday. The development was confirmed via a telephone conversation, by one of her brothers, who said: “A’isha has just been arrested by the DSS at her Tudun-Wada residence in…

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Alleged unlawful arrest, detention: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal against Police, DSS

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal brought before it by Felix Okonkwo, one of the lawyers to the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu over his unlawful arrest and detention by the Police and the Department of State Security Services, (DSS). Justice Okon Abang dismissed the appeal for want of merit and substance. Delivering judgment on the appeal yesterday, Justice Abang held that the appellant failed to establish a miscarriage of justice in the judgment of a High Court of…

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Ramadan, Lent: “Be vigilant against explosives in public gatherings, potential threats” – DSS tells Nigerians

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The Department of State Services, (DSS), has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against public dangers like Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, during the Lent and Ramadan seasons. DSS urged Nigerians to stay informed about potential threats; avoid crowded or suspicious areas during the Lenten and Ramadan seasons. A statement signed by the spokesman of DSS, Peter Afunanya, said the general public should report to relevant security agencies any strange objects, activities and movements of hostile elements during this season. According to Afunanya: “The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to identify…

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Clock ticks for DSS, DIA DGs, IGP

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The security architecture of the country may experience a rejig with a window provided by the expected expiration of extended tenures of the Director-General of Department of State Service (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, and the Director-General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar. Also, the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, expires this year on attainment of 60 years. On expiration of Bichi, Abubakar and Egbetokun tenures, President Bola Tinubu will make fresh appointments to fill the offices of DSS, NIA DGs and that of the…

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“Bichi thwarted coup attempts during Buhari’s tenure”, Fani-Kayode defends DSS boss

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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has praised the Director-General of the Department of State Secret Service, (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, over his role in protecting Nigeria’s democracy, especially during the last administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Fani-Kayode noted this while responding to a tweet criticising the DSS boss over the recent operation of the state security agency, credited to Jackson Ude. Fani-Kayode in the tweet, described the secret police boss as “A hard-working and decent man, and a dedicated servant of the Nigerian State”. The former minister challenged oneJackson…

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Off-Season Elections: “Some persons plan to disguise in military wear to cause violence” – DHQ

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Barely 48 hours to the off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the military is aware of plans by some persons working for some candidates to disguise in military wear to orchestrate havoc and disrupt elections in some areas. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Edward Buba, disclosed while briefing on military operations to counter threats of terrorists, bandits/kidnappers, oil theft perpetrators and other forms of insecurity across the country. “For the off-season elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States this weekend…

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Kogi/Imo/Bayelsa Off-cycle Polls: DSS cautions against inflammatory statements

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised concerns over the escalating use of inflammatory statements by influential figures and representatives of non-governmental entities within and outside the country. In a statement by its Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya, the DSS emphasised that such comments undermine public peace and harmony. The Agency expressed grave concerns that certain personalities’ use of acerbic rhetoric could heighten political tensions and sow deep-seated divisions among the populace. The DSS highlighted the damaging impact such actions could have on the country, domestically…

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Alleged $50bn Fraud: DSS investigating Olam Nigeria Ltd, Int’l, 9 subsidiaries

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The Department of State Services (DSS) is reportedly investigating a mega economic fraud involving Olam Nigeria Limited, Olam International and their nine subsidiaries to the tune of over $50billion. In a chain of round-tripping foreign exchange deals since 2015, the company, through its Special Purpose Vehicles, (SPVs), had booked about $34 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), as capital importation at official rates. However, instead of investing the money into the Nigerian economy, sources said the company round-tripped the forex and sold to business men, especially oil and…

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