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DSS: Another Commendable Step Towards Respect for Human Rights, Professionalism and Accountability

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

By Hamza N. Dantani Esq As a human rights activist and an advocate for the rule of law, I wish to for the second time, commend the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for what I consider a remarkable demonstration of leadership, professionalism

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TUC Chair Osifo Commends DSS For Arresting, Prosecuting Terrorists, Bandits

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, has commended the leadership of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest and prosecution of terrorists and bandits across the country. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, Osifo said the arrests and prosecutions were sending the right signal to criminal elements terrorising communities nationwide. […]

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NHRC Urges Police, DSS to Arrest Sheikh Jingir Over Alleged Hate Speech

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and statements it says could fuel religious tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, made the call after reviewing a viral video in […]

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Angwa Rukuba Massacre: States Can Try Persons For Terrorism, Court Rules

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

*Rejects Motion Seeking Suspect’s Transfer From DSS’ Custody A High Court of Plateau State, on Tuesday, ruled that State High Courts have the jurisdiction to try persons accused of terrorism and terrorism-related charges under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (TPPA) 2022. The ruling could significantly alter Nigeria’s war on terrorism,

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Gov Mbah Commends Security Forces Over Arrest Of Affa Church Kidnappers

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended intelligence and security agencies in the state for nabbing three members of a notorious kidnap gang responsible for the August 2, 2026 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi LGA of the state. A joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Army, […]

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DSS Releases, Compensates Artisan Cleared of Links With Terrorists

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, who was cleared of allegations linking him to terrorist activities. According to a security source, the release followed a thorough investigation of his case by a DSS investigation panel, which established that Katsina