The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of an ongoing internal reform aimed at sanitising the agency and upholding professional standards.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the secret police said the dismissals were conducted over a period as part of broader efforts to rid the organisation of misconduct and corruption.
“The Service has continued to undertake internal reforms to enhance professionalism and integrity within its ranks,” the statement read. “As part of these measures, 115 personnel have been dismissed after due processes and disciplinary actions were concluded.”
The DSS also warned members of the public to be wary of some of the dismissed officers who still parade themselves as active personnel.
“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 added.
The agency advised Nigerians to avoid engaging in any form of official dealings with the affected individuals, stressing that their identities have been published on the DSS official website.
“Members of the public are advised to verify the status of anyone claiming to represent the Service before any engagement,” it cautioned.
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