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DSS Alleges Kano Commissioner Collected $30,000 Bribe to Release Drug Kingpin

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2025

Embattled Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, is at the centre of a major scandal after a report by the State Security Service (SSS) accused him of collecting a $30,000 bribe to stand as surety for a notorious drug trafficker, Sulaiman Danwawu. According to the report, the

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DSS Releases Three Detainees Wrongfully Accused of Belonging to IPOB/ESN

Daily Dispatch July 30, 2025

…20 other cases under review The Department of State Services on Tuesday released three persons detained on the suspicion of belonging to the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), and it’s militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), and involvement in the killing of seven Fulani cattle herders. The Service is also reviewing more than 20 […]

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Army, DSS-backed Hybrid Forces, kill 45 bandits in Niger

Daily Dispatch July 28, 2025

Troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, backed by intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), on Friday evening in Iburu village, Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, killed no less than 45 bandits terrorizing the area. Security sources disclosed that the DSS, on intercepting intelligence that the terrorists riding […]

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Again, DSS DG Shows Commitment to human rights, Releases 12 other suspects

Daily Dispatch July 20, 2025

*Pays compensation Two months after paying N20 million as compensation to a Jos-based businessman mistakenly shot during a 2016 operation, Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Tosin Ajayi, on Saturday demonstrated his respect for human rights. He released a suspect who had been in the custody of the secret police since […]

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Jubilation as Shinkafi Volunteer Forces kill Bandit Commander, Danbokolo in Zamfara

Daily Dispatch June 30, 2025

▪︎ Turji in disarray, as DSS Maintains Studied Silence. Role Unclear. Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the State. Danbokolo’s death is being wildly celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the […]

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How Zamfara Civilian Protection Guard decimated Turji

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2025

•Over 100 bandits killed•DSS role unclear Details have emerged on how members of the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guards on Monday night launched a surprise offensive against hundreds of suspected bandits believed to be loyal to wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. At the end of the attack which happened near Cida, a remote village in Shinkafi […]