The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at sanitising the agency.
In a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Service warned members of the public against dealing with the dismissed individuals.
“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,” the statement read.
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“For the sake of clarity, the identities of the dismissed personnel have been published on the website of the Service.
“For requests, enquiries or complaints, the Service can be reached on 09088373515, or via email: dsspr@dss.gov.ng.”
“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.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to desist from any official dealing with these individuals who have been dismissed by the Service.
“For the sake of clarity, the identities of the dismissed personnel have been published on the website of the Service.
“For requests, enquiries or complaints, the Service can be reached on 09088373515, or via email: dsspr@dss.gov.ng.”
