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ONSA-Coordinated Military, DSS, Counter-Terrorism, Police Forces Rescue 308 Kidnapped Victims in Kwara, Niger, States

Daily Dispatch August 5, 2026

A joint security team comprising the Nigerian military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and operatives of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Wednesday, rescued 308 kidnapped victims across Kwara, and Niger States. A security source disclosed that the operation, one of the

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DSS Compensation Initiative Sets Standard for Security Agencies – Dantani

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2026

A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza D. Dantani, Esq., has called on security agencies across the country to emulate the Department of State Services (DSS) by compensating innocent Nigerians who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations.Dantani made the call while commending the Director-General of the DSS, Mr Adeola

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Alleged cybercrime: Again, DSS prays court to foreclose Sowore’s defence for allegedly frustrating trial

Daily Dispatch August 3, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday prayed the Federal High Court in Abuja to foreclose the defence in the ongoing trial of online publisher and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly frustrating his trial. The DSS is prosecuting Sowore for alleged criminal defamation, cyberstalking and incitement, over […]

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Man Allegedly Defraud Bandits of N95 Million Meant for Firearms Deal

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

Tension is reportedly mounting in parts of Katsina State following allegations that a man disappeared after collecting N95 million from a suspected bandit leader under the guise of supplying high-grade firearms. The allegation was made public by Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu, popularly known as General, who represents the Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency. According to his

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Tinubu: Intelligence, Not Ransom, Secured Release of Oriire School Victims

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Federal Government tracked the families and communities of the kidnappers behind the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, maintaining that no ransom was paid and no negotiations were held with the criminals before the victims were rescued. The President made the […]

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NUJ Honour Validates Security-Media Partnership, Says DSS DG

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2026

Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, has described his emergence as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year 2026 as a validation of the growing partnership between the nation’s security agencies and the media. Ajayi said the honour reflected the progress made in fostering mutual trust and […]