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Olugbemi. Adeyinka Ogunleye
1 week ago
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DSS Denies Involvement In Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest In Kenya
The Department of State Services (DSS) has distanced itself from the controversial arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya, insisting its operations are limited strictly to Nigeria’s territorial borders.
This emerged during cross-examination of a prosecution witness, with code name BBB, an intelligence officer from the DSS. The cross examination of the prosecution witness resumed shortly after by Paul Erokoro, who conducted proceedings on behalf of the defence.
Responding to questions, whether the DSS can be influenced by politicians or ministers, the witness stated that the agency is under the office of the National Security Adviser. He also clarified that the Attorney General does not teleguide the operations of the DSS.
Asked about the mode of intelligence gathering by the DSS, the witness noted that the sources are many, including human, social media, among others. The witness further said that owing to their mode of training, DSS operatives have the capacity to get information where necessary.
