DSS nabs social media user claiming responsibility for Obi’s attack
The Department of State Services has arrested a 26-year-old man, Udeme Stephen, for allegedly claiming responsibility for the recent attack on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,…
DSS nabs Mastermind of Kogi Church Attack
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Shafiu Usman, the alleged mastermind behind the deadly attack on ECWA Church in Ayetoro, Kogi State, where over 20…
DSS arrests sixth suspect in 2022 Owo church massacre
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, in which over 40…
DSS takes el-Rufai into custody from EFCC — Report
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken Nasir el-Rufai into custody after the former governor of Kaduna spent two nights with the the Economic and Financial…
DSS warns of another possible Kwara attack
The Department of State Service, Kwara State command, has issued a security alert to the Kwara State Police Command, warning of a possible attack on the Gbabe community in…
DSS arraigns Malami, son on terrorism financing, firearms possession
The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, on five-count charges of terrorism financing and aiding and abetting…
DSS arrests Malami moments after release from Kuje prison
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice. Malami was arrested at the front of…
DSS frees detainees wrongfully arrested for kidnapping
The Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered its personnel to immediately release three suspects who had been in its custody since June 2025 for alleged involvement in banditry…
DSS invites Datti Baba-Ahmed over inciting comments
The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has been invited by the Department of State Services over comments considered inciting against the Nigerian state. Sources within the service…
DSS arraigns alleged mastermind of Kuje jailbreak, Kogi church attack
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Abdulazeez Obadaki, the alleged mastermind of the 2022 Kuje correctional centre attack and the 2012 assault on Deeper Life Bible Church…
DSS files terrorism charges against seven IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed terrorism charges against seven commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) linked to Simon Ekpa, a separatist leader. In…
DSS arrests suspected arms dealer linked to Plateau attacks
Operatives of the Department of State Services have disrupted an alleged arms supply network linked to attacks in Plateau State and neighbouring areas, arresting a suspected arms dealer. The…
DSS recaptures wanted terrorist from 2022 Kuje prison break
The Department of State Services (DSS) has recaptured a wanted terrorist, Abdulazeez Obadaki, one of the inmates who escaped during the Kuje prison break in the federal capital territory…
DSS charges man for advocating military coup
The Department of State Services has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in the country. The charges, brought before…
DSS Confirms Prosecution Of Owo Church Attack Suspects, Others
The Department of State Services on Tuesday said several high-profile terrorism suspects are currently facing trial across the country as part of efforts to strengthen national security and enforce…
















