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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

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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 […]

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Leaked DSS memo warned of imminent attacks in Benue, Nasarawa before Yelewata massacre

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

A leaked memo has revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) had alerted the commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Moses Gara, in May about potential attacks on several communities in Benue and Nasarawa states. Operation Whirl Stroke—launched by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in 2018—comprises personnel from the military, police, and DSS. It was […]

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DSS rebrand, reposition

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2025

As part of ongoing efforts by the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Tosin Ajayi, to reposition the agency as a professionally run, intelligence-driven organization, only photographs featuring the DSS with the approved logos [published herein] will henceforth be considered appropriate for public use. In a statement released by the DSS […]