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Department of State Services (DSS)
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DSS SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES DEBUT The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has created Social Media handles which are as follows: Twitter: @OfficialDSSNG Facebook: OfficialDSSNG Instagram: @OfficialDSSNG
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PRESS RELEASE DSS ALERTS OF PLANNED VIOLENT ACTION; WARNS AGAINST DESPERATION TO IGNITE VIOLENCE IN THE COUNTRY
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PRESS RELEASE DSS CONFIRMS PLOT FOR INTERIM GOVERNMENT BY MISGUIDED POLITICAL ACTORS
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EMEFIELE, NOW IN DSS CUSTODY The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons.
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DSS INVITES MR ABDULRASHEED BAWA, SUSPENDED EFCC CHAIRMAN The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago.
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DSS DISCOVERS PLOT TO STAGE VIOLENT PROTESTS IN THE COUNTRY The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security
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Currently, Emefiele is not with the DSS.
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DSS HAS CHARGED EMEFIELE TO COURT Sequel to an Abuja High Court Order of today, 13th July, 2023, the Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele has been charged to Court in compliance with the Order.
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Happy Independence Anniversary πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬
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PRESS RELEASE DSS ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER CALL FOR VIOLENCE IN KANO The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has arrested the duo of Sharu Abubakar Tabula and Isma'il Iliyasu Mangu for deliberately inciting violence in parts of Kano State.
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AHEAD OF GUBERNATORIAL AND STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS, DSS CAUTIONS POLITICAL PLAYERS TO BE LAW ABIDING The Department of State Services (DSS) alerts the public of orchestrated plans by some persons to cause a total breakdown of law and order...
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The DSS did not, in the last 48 hours, arrest any former or present official of the CBN
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DSS INVESTIGATES 25THJULY, 2023, FEDERAL HIGH COURT, IKOYI, LAGOS INCIDENT The public will recall that Mr Godwin Emefiele, suspended CBN Governor, was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on 25th July, 2023. The Service has noted the incident that took place…
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PRESS RELEASE DSS INTERCEPTS SUSPECTED CRIMINAL GANGS AND ARMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTRY
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DSS UNCOVERS PLANNED CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST GOVERNMENT 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.
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DSS DISMISSES ONLINE MEDIA ALLEGATIONS AGAINST IT The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to false reports by sections of the online media particularly SaharaReporters, Peoples Gazette and Jackson Ude. The so called news platforms variously
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DSS ARRESTS GUNMEN IN KANO; CALLS FOR VIGILANCE DURING EID FESTIVITIES; WISHES MUSLIM FAITHFUL A JOYOUS CELEBRATION The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has arrested two gunmen in Kano today, 20th April, 2023. Items seized from the duo are:
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DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023). Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 25th October, 2023
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DSS WARNS AGAINST UNRULY BEHAVIOURS AND NON-ADHERENCE TO PROTOCOLS DURING INAUGURATION ACTIVITIES 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
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The public should be guided and NOTE that any such handles before now were/are FAKE, please. Peter Afunanya, PhD, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters, Abuja 6th March, 2023
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JOINT SECURITY TEAM COMBATS CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN KOGI AND NASARAWA STATES; DSS CALLS FOR VIGILANCE PRIOR TO EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATIONS A joint security team comprising the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and Police carried out operations in Nasarawa and ...
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DSS has not arrested Nnamdi Emmanuel Ibezim and/or Chike Victor Ibezim.
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DSS ENJOINS ORGANISED LABOUR TO SHUN PROTEST IN THE INTEREST OF PEACE The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by sections of the organised labour to stage protests between 27th and 28th February, 2024 in parts of the country over sundry…
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UPDATE ON THE GARKI MARKET, ABUJA, INCIDENT INVOLVING DSS STAFF It would be recalled that the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier issued a statement in respect of a 7th September, 2023 incident involving its Staff and some members of the public at Garki Market, Abuja.…
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DSS APPREHENDS SUSPECTS OVER PALLIATIVE DIVERSION The Department of State Services (DSS) has received reports from some State Governments relating to diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens. Consequently, the Service undertook investigations in that regard and…
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DSS INVESTIGATES GARKI MARKET, ABUJA, INCIDENT INVOLVING ITS STAFF The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to an incident that occurred a few hours ago (today, 7/9/2023) between its staff and a mob at the Garki Market, Abuja. Information at the…
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2.Similarly, the PRO’s Twitter handle is @DrAfunanya_PNA . Hitherto, the Service did not own or operate these handles. Its decision to operate them with effect from 6th March, 2023 is to enhance public and stakeholder engagements.
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A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department Of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 25th March, 2023
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DSS ESTABLISHES DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS; APPOINTS AFUNANYA PIONEER DIRECTOR; COMMENDS DGSS, Y.M BICHI, FOR THE INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE The Department of State Services (DSS), as part of efforts in sustaining its engagement with citizens and…
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THE DSS OPERATES WITHIN ITS MANDATE By Dr. Peter Afunanya, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services 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...
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DSS NOT IN A FIGHT WITH EFCC OVER LAGOS PROPERTY The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to some media reports that it barricaded the EFCC from entering its Lagos office.
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DSS IS NOT RECRUITING
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JACKSON UDE IS AT IT AGAIN: DSS DISMISSES HIS FALSE ACCUSATIONS The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to some spurious publications by one Jackson Ude on his twitter handle @jacksonpnb , against the person and office of the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf…
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The public, particularly the Media, is enjoined to apply utmost caution in the reportage and narratives concerning this. Peter Afunanya PhD fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 10th June, 2023
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Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 29th March, 2023
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Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy. Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence...
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Therefore, the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these elements who do not wish the country well. This is to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate businesses.
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DSS is not Recruiting.
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The Department of State Service (DSS), again, alerts the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country. The Service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.
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While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions.
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and
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The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him. Peter Afunanya Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 14th June, 2023
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DSS CAUTIONS AGAINST INFLAMMATORY STATEMENTS ---- Calls for Peace During the Elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States The Department of State Services (DSS) has observed rising trends and patterns of incendiary comments by some personalities of influence and representatives of
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It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.
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or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith. Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent.
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DSS FELICITATES WITH CITIZENS ON CHRISTMAS; CALLS FOR PEACE AND UNITY DURING AND BEYOND THE YULETIDE SEASON The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services wish to felicitate with Nigerians and indeed the general public on the occasions of
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It would be recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.
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The DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction. It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and such other related bodies in the States.
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undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis. The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians.
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It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.
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Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.
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This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country. The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others,
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Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.
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It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023.
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to sponsor endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency. Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels.
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DSS WISHES CHRISTIANS AND THE MUSLIM UMMAH PEACEFUL LENT AND RAMADAN SEASONS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to identify with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons respectively. Accordingly, the Management extends its heartfelt…
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DSS CELEBRATES EID-EL-FITR WITH MUSLIM UMMAH The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr festival with the Muslim Ummah. It heartily congratulates them for the peaceful completion of the Ramadan, which is a period of fasting, prayer and reflection…
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ICPC SEEKS DSS COLLABORATION ON THE UNICAL SEX SCANDAL MATTER The ICPC has sought the collaboration of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Sex Scandal matter involving Professor Cyril NDIFON, the erstwhile Dean of Faculty of Law of the
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DGSS, YM BICHI, CFR, fwc shines at Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC)-16 Passing Out Ceremony held at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Abuja today, 9th December, 2023 His Excellency, Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON extols Bichi's…
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For the avoidance of doubt, it assures of its professionalism in the current matter(s) under its purview. It will, however, not be distracted or intimidated. Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 17th June, 2023
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Peter Afunanya PhD fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 26th March, 2023
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Peter Afunanya, Ph.D fsi Public Relations Officer Department of the State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 13th July, 2023
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All and sundry are, therefore, enjoined to abide by the rules of engagement particularly the Electoral Act and extant guidelines. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 8th March, 2023
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The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it carried out a joint operation with sister security agencies in Kogi State on 26th March, 2023.
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The Service assures the public of professionalism, justice and fairness in handling this matter and indeed the discharge of its duties within the confines of the law.
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Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 9th July, 2023
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DSS CALLS FOR VIOLENCE FREE RE-RUN, BYE-ELECTIONS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to call on the electorate and participating political parties in the 3rd February, 2024 re-run and bye-elections to be of good conduct during and after the exercises in the affected…
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Such groups intend 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.
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Everyone is advised to shun fake news, hate speech and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence. Election should not be seen as a do or die affair. There is no basis for anyone to take laws into their hands.
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The Service implements Standard Operating Procedures on Suspect Handling and Investigation to the latter. It conducts its affairs transparently, professionally and respects the rule of law in compliance with democratic governance.
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It should be noted that the Service will continue to collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to curb crime in the country. Members of the public are enjoined to avail the agencies relevant information for counter actions against criminal and subversive elements.
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During the operation, the security team intercepted a six man criminal gang at Gegu Beki, along the Lokoja-Abuja Road. While the gang includes Col AU Suleiman (rtd), Barr. MK Aminu, Kabir Abdullahi, Isah Umar, Kadir Echi and Adama Abdulkarim, items recovered from the members are:
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It is instructive to state that the Service had granted the family of Emefiele, medical officials and appropriate persons access to him, right from the day he was taken in and long before the court order requesting so.
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It is petty, if not laughable, to report that Yari was invited for refusing to pick the President’s call. This is the height of junk journalism. Yari knows why he was invited.
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The Service is, therefore, aware of a cheap propaganda aimed at demotivating and distracting it from professionally executing the onerous responsibilities assigned to it.
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Yesterday, 25th March, 2023, Service operatives apprehended a 20 year old suspected notorious kidnapper, Haruna Adamu at Fotta village in Gombi LGA, Adamawa State.
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This is more so that the arrow heads are already under watch and will be apprehended when and if it becomes necessary.
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DSS FELICITATES CHRISTIANS ON EASTER The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services (DSS) wish to felicitate the Christian faithful on the celebration of Easter. It also uses this opportunity to call on Nigerians to draw lessons from the…
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Meanwhile, it will continue to sustain collaboration with sister agencies to ensure successful inaugurations. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 25th May, 2023
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It has also noted the misleading commentaries, speculative narratives, storylines and videos being circulated in the social media by uninformed parties, critics and/or desperadoes.
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All the suspects have been taken into custody and will be prosecuted accordingly. Meanwhile, the Service and relevant security agencies are carrying out further investigations into related matters in parts of the country.
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It may be noted that the suspects had separately recorded messages, which they shared through various social media channels. In those potentially harmful messages, they specifically championed certain political interests and directly called on their supporters
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or group, no matter how highly placed, disrupts the scheduled elections in any part of the Federation. It is committed to the safety and security of citizens who may wish to go out to exercise their civic responsibility.
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while on his way from Nasarawa State to deliver four hundred and thirty-two (432) rounds of 7.62 x39mm caliber ammunition concealed in a four (4) litre gallon of palm oil to a bandit in Niger State.
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The Service will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to address security challenges in the country in line with its mandate and the directives of the President. It does not matter how many times naysayers and hostile agents will plan to distract it.
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The public may recall that the Service had, in 2022, applied for a Court Order to detain him in respect of a criminal investigation. Though he obtained a restraining Order from an FCT High Court,
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It is mindful of orchestrations to infiltrate its fold for the purpose of using disloyal staff for subversive aims against its leadership. While these efforts are considered as hatchet jobs designed to distract, the Service warns the plotters to desist forthwith from their plans.
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The sum of Twenty-one Thousand, Four hundred Naira (N21,400) was also recovered from the suspect. Earlier on 22nd March, 2023, Babangida Ibrahim, an arms courier to bandits in Zamfara State was apprehended along Bukuru in Jos South LGA, Plateau State.
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in the country shortly after the 11th March, 2023 Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections. It also wishes to draw attention to the unnecessary palpable political tension in parts of the country prior to the elections under reference.
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At the point of arrest, one (1) AK-47 rifle, one (1) magazine and four (4) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered from the suspect. On 23rd March, 2023, one Aminu Ibrahim, a suspected gunrunner was arrested along Kubwa Expressway, Abuja by the Service operatives...
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It is observed that some of the players are at daggers drawn with one another. The development holds dire consequences to national peace and stability. It is in view of these that the Service warns politicians and their supporters to engage constructively.
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Recovered from him were four hundred and sixty-eight (468) rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition and the sum of twenty one thousand, ninety naira (21, 090).
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There is no rivalry between the Service and the EFCC over and about anything. Please do not create any imaginary one. They are great partners working for the good of the nation. Dismiss any falsehood of a fight.
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Eid al-fitr celebrations. It pledges to work with sister agencies and other stakeholders to emplace adequate security during and after the events. Peter Afunanya Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 20th April, 2023
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and some officials. The Service ordinarily would not have responded to these inaccuracies but for the fickle minded and vulnerable persons as well as the unsuspecting public that may take the lies for facts.
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One (1) Pump action rifle; Four (4) catridges; One (1) AK47 empty shell and the sum of eleven thousand, thirty naira (11,030).
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