The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 of its personnel as part of ongoing internal reforms aimed at promoting professionalism, integrity, and accountability within the agency.
The Service disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle, @OfficialDSSNG, explaining that the dismissals were carried out over a period of time and formed part of a broader effort to sanitize its operations.
According to the statement, the DSS warned members of the public to be wary of dismissed officers and other individuals impersonating its operatives to defraud unsuspecting citizens.
“In addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, the Service finds it necessary to warn citizens of the fraudulent activities of some of these persons still posing as DSS personnel,” the statement read.
The agency urged Nigerians to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a DSS operative before engaging in official dealings.
It said the names of all dismissed personnel have been published on its official website, www.dss.gov.ng, to ensure transparency.
“For the sake of clarity, the identities of the dismissed personnel have been published on the website of the Service,” the statement added.
The DSS also provided official contact details for inquiries, complaints, and verification, urging citizens to reach the Service via 09088373515 or dsspr@dss.gov.ng.
Reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline, the DSS said it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct among its operatives while ensuring national security is not compromised.
