NEWS

Gov Sule Commends DSS, Other Security Agencies Over Rescue of Kidnapped Victims in Nasarawa State

Daily Dispatch August 20, 2026

…Three suspects arrested, camp razed Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing kidnapped victims and dislodging a criminal camp on the outskirts of Atabula village, Aloshi District, Obi LGA of the state. Governor Sule spoke

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Army, DSS Foil Mass Kidnap in Katsina, Kill 24 Bandits

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2026

At least 24 bandits were killed on Tuesday after a joint operation by Nigerian Army troops, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps thwarted a planned mass abduction in Katsina State. The operation took place in Gidan Bawa village, Kandarawa Ward, Bakori Local Government Area, following […]

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DSS Trails, Nabs Man Impersonating Personnel in Abuja

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2026

….Arrested in tactical uniform, with fake pistol, allegedly extorting motorists The Department of State Services (DSS) late on Wednesday in Abuja arrested a man identified as Moferewa Maiye, discovered to be impersonating a personnel of the Service. Maiye, who claimed to hail from Agbajojun Village, Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was trailed and […]

COLUMNS

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 and commitment to justice. The recent decision […]

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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 […]