Tag: DSS
DSS nabs three for assaulting operatives at Lagos Assembly
Recall that DSS operatives were deployed to Lagos House of Assembly following fears that the impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, was…
Lagos Assembly to DSS: We asked for support, not invasion
We wish to categorically state that this is not the first time the House has sought security support from the…
Why we invaded Lagos Assembly – DSS
The DSS said the letter indicated that there were plans to forcefully reinstate Obasa on February 18, 2025, and this …
Terrorism financing: DSS seeks stronger collaboration with EFCC in Enugu
This call was made recently in Enugu when Mr. Humphrey Ohikhuare, Enugu State Director, DSS paid a courtesy visit to…
Kwara resident Umar Babangida docked for kidnapping 2 persons in Ibadan
Babangida was arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism. The prosecution counsel, Mr…
Zamfara: Gov. Lawal inspects seized arms cache, lauds DSS
Governor Lawal hailed DSS for sharing intelligence that led to the interception of the deadly weapons with the Nigerian Armed…
DSS slams terrorism charges on Mahdi Shehu
Shehu was arrested late last year after he shared doctored videos that falsely claimed the Nigerian government had permitted France…
Why I was arrested, detained by DSS – Adebutu
The state government had accused Adebutu of disrupting the election and instigating violence, which reportedly led to the death of…
Ogun: PDP’s Adebutu opens up on his arrest by DSS
His arrest followed accusations by the state government of his involvement in violence that led to the death of one…
JUST IN: DSS detains ex-PDP Governorship candidate Adebutu
The statement urged party members and supporters to remain calm while legal steps are taken to address the situation.
#Ondodecides2024: DSS nabs vote buyer in Akure
The suspected vote buyer was arrested at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, near St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, the…
Court drama: SERAP battles DSS over alleged covert Abuja office raid
Further allegations in the statement asserted that one DSS operative remained in constant contact with colleagues stationed outside the office,…
Bello’s arrest evasion: Culpability of DSS, Police
Wednesday made it the seventh court session that the former Kogi governor has snubbed since the first attempt by the…
Lawyers blast IGP, DSS for shielding Yahaya Bello from EFCC arrest
Commenting on the ongoing case between the EFCC and the former governor on Monday, the experts pointed to the lack…
Undercover: How Cook Arrested Jakande’s Deputy, Jafojo
When the General Muhammadu Buhari coup overthrew the Shehu Shagari government on December 31, 1983, guess what? It was the…
Alleged invasion: SERAP narrative inaccurate, misleading, says DSS
The DSS, in a publication on its website on Tuesday, said a team of two unarmed operatives of the service…
DSS grants Ajaero bail
The NLC said it had scheduled an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) for Tuesday to take a decision on the…
Rights watchdog SERAP accuses DSS of intimidation, calls raid a ‘brutal crackdown’
Some officers from DSS on Monday invaded SERAP's Abuja office.
SERAP to Tinubu: Save us from DSS invasion
The statement also said human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana condemned the invasion of SERAP's office…
DSS operatives arrest Joe Ajaero
The NLC President is being investigated for terrorism financing among others
Breaking: Tinubu appoints new heads for DSS, NIA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of…
DSS arrests ex-BBC editor, Adejuwon Soyinka, at Lagos airport
Adejuwon Soyinka was arrested and taken into custody at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos around 5.40am on Sunday…
DSS: Protest a plot for chaos, regime change, we’ve identified sponsors
DSS said this in a statement by Dr Peter Afunanya, its Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communication Thursday in…
Kano: Man, 17-year old girl in DSS custody for abducting 4-year- old girl
Impeccable source in the Kano office of the DSS, hinted that the State Hisbah officials handed over Aisha who was…
‘Nigeria will cease to be,’ IPOB issues threats over Nnamdi Kanu
Powerful, in the statement, accused the Nigerian government of provoking IPOB with the continued detention of Kanu. He therefore called…
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 billion suit against DSS
Kanu, therefore, sought an order of injunction restraining and prohibiting the respondents from their act of forcible seizure and photocopying…
Democracy Day: DSS alleges plot to undermine national security
The DSS said this in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunaya on Tuesday evening. It, however, added that it…
Eid-El-Fitr: DSS counsels Nigeria on security consciousness
“On its part, the service will sustain collaboration with sister security agencies and indeed other stakeholders to ensure hitch-free celebrations”
Court grants DSS leave to detain ISIS suspect for 60 days
Justice Ekwo in his ruling said: “Upon studying the averments in the affidavit, I hereby grant the relief as prayed.”…
Easter: DSS charges Nigerians to be vigilant, report attempt to breach security
The Service reminded them to use the event which illustrated sacrifice and forgiveness to refocus their love for one another,…