DSS posts name, pictures of dismisses 115 personnel on website

The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of no fewer than 115 operatives from service due to alleged gross indiscipline.

The department, which confirmed this on its website on Tuesday, also displayed the names and pictures of the dismissed operatives.

The DSS cautioned the public to be careful when dealing with anyone claiming to be an operative.

“DSS sacked the officers as part of efforts to clean up the Service. It is also to protect Nigerians from people using the DSS name to deceive or defraud others.

“As part of the ongoing reforms in the Department of State Services, the public is hereby informed that a total of 115 personnel have been dismissed over a period,” the service posted.

The DSS added that the affected individuals have continued to parade themselves as serving operatives.

”This is what forced the service to publicly list their names to prevent unsuspecting Nigerians from falling victim to impersonation.”

It noted that in addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry Donald and Victor Godwin, it finds it “necessary to warn citizens of the fraudulent activities of some of these persons, still posing as DSS personnel.”

It appealed to Nigerians, government agencies, private organisations, and community leaders to verify the identity of anyone presenting themselves as a representative of the Service.

“Members of the public are, therefore, advised to desist from any official dealing with these individuals who have been dismissed by the Service,” it warned.

It said the publication of the affected persons “forms part of a wider reform initiative aimed at strengthening discipline within the service and promote accountability.

“It will also restore public trust by curbing the activities of impostors who exploit the DSS name.”