The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly dismissed 115 of its officers as part of sweeping internal reforms aimed at restructuring and sanitising the agency.According to reliable sources within the security service, the affected officers were relieved of their duties following a series of disciplinary reviews and performance evaluations initiated by the DSS leadership.
The move is said to be part of the agencyβs broader efforts to strengthen professionalism, accountability, and operational efficiency within its ranks. It was gathered that the dismissals cut across various cadres, including administrative, field, and technical officers, who were found to have breached service rules or failed to meet operational standards.A senior intelligence source described the action as a βnecessary step to reposition the Service for modern security challenges,β noting that the DSS is undergoing a phase of internal restructuring designed to improve intelligence gathering and response mechanisms nationwide.While the agency has yet to issue an official public statement, insiders emphasized that the reform exercise will continue, with further assessments and personnel changes expected in the coming months.
The DSS, Nigeriaβs foremost domestic intelligence and counterintelligence agency, has in recent years intensified efforts to rebuild public trust and enhance its internal discipline amid growing security challenges across the country.