We already warned Nigerians on those blackmailing us – DSS �

thecornetadmin July 27, 2023

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DSS, prison officials clash over Emefiele's rearrest

The Department of State Services (DSS) says the backlash that trailed the scuffle between its officials and those of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) evinced the plot by some persons to incite the members of the public against it.

Peter Afunnaya, who speaks for the secret police, stated this in a release he issued on Wednesday and promising the DSS would probe the incident.

TheCornet had reported how the officials of both agencies engaged in a fisticuff over who should take the under trial CBN chief Godwin Emefiele into custody. The infamous clash took place on the court premises, after Justice Nicholas Oweibo, admitted Emefiele to a bail in the sum of N20million.

Afunnaya, in his statement, said, “The DSS recognises the Judiciary as a critical component in nation-building, national development and security management,” Afunanya said.

“Also, the service has a robust working relationship with sister security and law enforcement agencies including the NCoS.”

Afunanya said the personnel of both agencies exhibited “undue overzealousness”, noting that the DSS has initiated an investigation into the matter.

“This is with a view to identifying the role played by specific persons as well as undertaking disciplinary actions if necessary and drawing some lessons going forward,” he said.

“For emphasis, the DSS has not broken any laws in handling the Emefiele case despite efforts by some elements to skew the narratives to the contrary.

“The service had since alerted the public of sinister plots to discredit its leadership. In pursuit of its assignments, it will strive to remain professional, maintain ethical standards and a high sense of discipline.

“The service will ensure that it will not be used for clout and fame chasing or delusional heroism. It will, however, remain focused on its national security mandate.”