The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 of its personnel as part of ongoing internal reforms aimed at strengthening discipline and professionalism within the agency.
In a statement on Tuesday, the secret police said the decision followed a series of internal reviews and accountability measures designed to ensure that only officers of integrity remain in its ranks.
The DSS cautioned members of the public against engaging with any of the dismissed personnel, some of whom it said continue to pose as active officers to defraud unsuspecting citizens.
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The Service specifically drew attention to earlier disclaimers issued on Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who were among those dismissed and are allegedly still impersonating DSS operatives for fraudulent purposes.
“Members of the public are advised to desist from any official dealings with these individuals who have been dismissed by the Service,” the statement warned.
To promote transparency, the DSS said it had published the full list of affected officers on its official website: (https://www.dss.gov.ng/media/more/4).
The agency also encouraged citizens to verify the identity of any person claiming to represent the Service before engaging with them, noting that official enquiries and complaints could be directed to its hotline, 09088373515 or via email at dsspr@dss.gov.ng.
