By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of ongoing internal reforms designed to uphold discipline and integrity within the agency.
The development was disclosed in a statement posted on the Service’s official X account on Tuesday. According to the statement, the action followed a review process that identified the affected officers, whose names have now been published on the DSS website.
The agency also cautioned the public against interacting or transacting with the dismissed personnel, warning that some continue to impersonate DSS officials.
Reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, the DSS urged citizens to report any suspicious activities through its official helpline or email.
The statement reads:
“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.
“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 clarity, the identities of the affected persons have been published on the website of the Service (dss.gov.ng/media/more/4).
“For requests, enquiries or complaints, the Service can be reached on 09088373515, or via email: [email protected].”
The DSS stressed that the measure forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen operational efficiency and maintain the highest standards of conduct among its personnel.