Anxiety as DSS Arrests Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists in Lagos Days to Christmas
DSS arrests two suspected ISWAP members in Lagos ahead of Christmas Suspects allegedly fled North-East insurgency zone to Lagos Arrest heightens security concerns in South-West Tension has risen in Lagos…
Police Escort Withdrawal: DSS Officers Lobby VIPs as Demand for Private Security Surges
DSS officers reportedly lobby VIPs to replace withdrawn police escorts Tinubu’s order redeploys 11,566 police personnel to frontline duties Private security demand jumps to 70% nationwide, operators confirm The withdrawal…
DSS Frees Abia Man Wrongfully Arrested as IPOB Member, Pays ₦5m Compensation
DSS releases Kenneth Nwafor, an Abia indigene wrongfully arrested in 2022 over alleged IPOB links, and awards him ₦5 million compensation. DG Oluwatosin Ajayi orders a full review of pending…
Nnamdi Kanu May Miss Friday’s Court Hearing Over DSS Obstruction — Family Alleges
DSS accused of blocking Nnamdi Kanu’s access to lawyers and documents Family warns absence in court would not be by choice Calls on UN, AU, and rights groups to intervene…
DSS Dismisses 115 Operatives Amid Reforms As Gunmen Attack Lawmaker in Niger
DSS dismisses 115 operatives in internal reform to strengthen professionalism. DSS warns public against dismissed personnel impersonating active operatives. Gunmen attack Niger lawmaker’s convoy, leaving several people injured. Defence spokesman…
DSS Arrests Rivers Man Over Social Media Posts Calling for Military Takeover
DSS move against Oyigbo resident for inciting messages on Facebook. Suspect allegedly urged Nigerian Army to suspend democratic government. DSS confirms arrest, says investigation already in progress. The Department of…
DSS Warns of Imminent ISWAP Attacks in Ondo, Kogi States
DSS alerts Ondo and Kogi communities of coordinated ISWAP terrorist attacks. Targets in Ondo include Eriti Akoko, Oyin Akoko, and Owo town; surveillance ongoing. Security agencies urged to heighten vigilance…
DSS Arraigns Omoyele Sowore Over Alleged Anti-Tinubu Posts
Sowore faces five-count charge for allegedly spreading false statements about President Tinubu Social media giants X Inc. and Meta listed as co-defendants Human rights activist vows not to delete controversial…
Sowore Counters DSS, X, Meta in High-Stakes Free Speech Battle
Sowore files two fundamental rights suits against DSS, Meta, X. Lawsuits challenge deletion of posts calling President Tinubu a criminal. Five-count DSS charges allege defamation, cybercrime, and false information. Omoyele…
DSS Drags Sowore to Court Over Posts on Tinubu
Five-count criminal charge filed against Sowore X Corp, Meta also listed as defendants in case DSS cites cybercrime, defamation and public disturbance The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed…