DSS invades SERAP’s office

Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are reportedly presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja.

A social media message by one of its staff hinted that the secret police are asking to see the directors.

“BREAKING: Officers from Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) are presently unlawfully occupying SERAP’s office in Abuja, asking to see our directors.

“President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation and attack on the rights of Nigerians,” the post read.

Meanwhile, a SERAP (name withheld) narrated how officers of the DSS invaded their Abuja office looking for the Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.

The staff said the officers, who had no letter of invitation, ordered that the Deputy Director reports to their office with the organisation’s documents on Tuesday, September 10.

“Some armed DSS officers were outside, while two, a male and a female, came inside the office,” the SERAP staff said.

“They invaded our premises at 11:09 a.m. and where here until 11:21 a.m.

“The female DSS officer kept asking for Deputy Director, Kola. I told her he was not in the country and asked if she had an appointment with him.

“She said no, that they just came for a friendly chat, and then asked for any other management staff they could talk to.

“I said none was available. Then they asked how many offices we have across the country. I said two, and that the other was in Lagos.

“When the DSS woman asked me for the Lagos address, I directed her to SERAP’s site.
“The two officers left the office to join their colleagues outside.

“A few minutes later, they came back in and asked me to tell the Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, to report to their office tomorrow, September 10.

“That was when the DSS officer revealed her identity by dropping her name (withheld) and phone number.

“However, I told her that there was no way I can get across to the Deputy Director today, and he will be able to get into the country and honour the invitation.

“I also told them that there should be a formal invitation letter for such processes. The DSS officer then told me to get in touch with the SERAP bosses and get back to her before the day is over.”