By The daily Torch media
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the names of 115 former operatives dismissed over a period for various infractions, primarily linked to security concerns.
In a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the DSS said the disclosure aims to protect the public from being defrauded by individuals falsely presenting themselves as serving officers.
“As part of 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 statement read.
The DSS emphasized that despite previous disclaimers, some dismissed officers—specifically Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin—continue to impersonate DSS operatives to carry out fraudulent activities.
“In addition to earlier disclaimers on 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 continued.
The agency urged the public to avoid any official dealings with the listed individuals, warning that they no longer represent the DSS in any capacity.
For transparency, the names of the affected individuals have been published on the DSS website: [dss.gov.ng/media/more (https://www.dss.gov.ng/media/more
The DSS also provided contact lines and channels for the public to report suspicious activities or lodge complaints.
It will be recalled that the agency recently confirmed plans to arraign Barry Donald and Victor Godwin, both dismissed operatives, for allegedly impersonating DSS officials and defrauding unsuspecting citizens.
