Shehu Sani releases names of four persons allegedly jailed for criticizing El-Rufai
Former senator Shehu Sani has alleged that four individuals were jailed during the administration of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for criticizing his government. Sani made the claim in a post on X, where he reacted to recent political tensions involving the ex-governor. The development followed comments by El-Rufai, who described President Bola Tinubu […]
Rescued victims filed petition against Tukur Mamu on terrorism involvement – DSS Witness
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard that several victims rescued after the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack submitted written petitions to the Department of State Services (DSS) against alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu. The disclosure was made by a DSS operative who appeared as the sixth prosecution witness in Mamu’s ongoing terrorism trial before […]
DSS, forest guards rescue abducted victims from ISWAP hideout in Borno
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside local forest guards, have successfully rescued seven people abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The rescue followed a confrontation at a forest hideout after the victims were taken while gathering firewood near Ajiri Camp, on the outskirts of Maiduguri. Security analyst Zagazola […]
Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court grants Bauchi Commissioner, Adamu N100m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, over alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar admitted Adamu to bail in the sum of N100 million, alongside four other defendants linked to the case. In his ruling, […]
DSS Arraigns Suspected Terrorist Who Killed Worshippers In Kogi
Security operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arraigned a suspected terrorist accused of killing innocent worshippers in Kogi State. The suspect was brought before a court after investigations linked him to a deadly attack that shocked residents and raised serious security concerns in the area. According to reports, the DSS said the […]
Why Buhari refused to name successor — Ex-DSS DG, Yusuf Bichi
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi, has revealed why former President Muhammadu Buhari did not publicly name his preferred successor during his tenure. Bichi explained that Buhari wanted to maintain neutrality and ensure a fair electoral process. According to Bichi, Buhari believed that announcing a successor could create divisions within […]
N5.5bn Defamation Suit: SERAP witness admits using unlawful words against DSS in publication
A witness representing the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has admitted in court that the organisation used “unlawful” or inappropriate words against the Department of State Services (DSS) in one of its publications. This came up during the ongoing N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by the DSS against SERAP over alleged damaging statements made […]
DSS arrests notorious bandit, recovers millions in Bauchi
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a notorious bandit operating in Bauchi State and recovered millions of naira from his hideout. The arrest is part of ongoing security operations targeting criminal networks responsible for kidnappings, armed robbery, and other violent crimes in the region. Authorities described the operation as a significant success in […]
Terrorism trial: Nnamdi Kanu wants AGF, DSS DG, two witnesses charged for alleged perjury
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and two prosecution witnesses to be charged with perjury. Kanu’s legal team alleges that these officials provided false statements during his terrorism trial, which they claim […]
Community members storm LGA headquarters over murdered youth
Residents of Amangwo community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State have stormed the Ikwuano LGA headquarters in Isiala Oboro, demanding justice for a 22-year-old young man, Solomon Ikokwu, who was allegedly murdered by suspected former members of a disbanded community security team. The peaceful protest took place along the Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene road as […]