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RE: DETENTION OF ZAINAB SODIQ 'f'
The Department of State Services (DSS) confirms detention of one Zainab Sodiq at its National Headquarters, Abuja. Subject was intercepted by FAAN AVSEC and operatives of DSS at Murtala Muhammed Inter...
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RE: ARREST OF PROFESSOR OKEY NDIBE- SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT
The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby clarifies that, it did not arrest or detain Prof Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1, 2026 or any other place on that date for...
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ARREST AND PROSECUTION OF SECURITY OFFICERS COMPROMISED BY NASIR EL-RUFAI AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NAIA) FOR THE 12TH FEBRUARY 2026 SECURITY BREACH
ARREST AND PROSECUTION OF SECURITY OFFICERS COMPROMISED BY NASIR EL-RUFAI AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NAIA) FOR THE 12TH FEBRUARY 2026 SECURITY BREACHAt the end of a joint investigation b...
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UPDATE: Release of Walida Ibrahim Abdulhadi
The Department of State Services hereby confirms official release of the above named to Jigawa State Government led by Governor Umar Namadi among other state officials. This decision at the insta...
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*REBUTTAL*
The attention of Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to a publication by Daily Trust on 11th February 2026, captioned "DSS refuses to release Jigawa teenager abducted by personnel"....
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PRESS RELEASE
The attention of Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to reports alleging involvement of a staff of DSS, one Ifeanyi Festus, in a case of abduction, defilement of a minor and abuse of off...
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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON MISLEADING FACEBOOK POST
The Department of State Services (DSS) has noted, with dismay, a false and misleading Facebook Post alleging that, it arrested Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm in a video claiming that...
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PUBLIC STATEMENT ON MISLEADING FACEBOOK POST
The Department of State Services (DSS) has noted, with dismay, a false and misleading Facebook Post alleging that, it arrested Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm in a video claiming that...
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DSS Dismisses 115 Personnel
As part of the ongoing reforms in the Department of State Services (DSS), the public is hereby informed that a total of 115 personnel have been dismissed over a period.In addition to earlier disclaime...
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DISCLAIMER!!!
*VICTOR ONYEDIKACHI GODWIN*The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby alerts members of the public of the activities of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a dismissed staff. He is reportedly engaging i...
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