We did not intimidate SERAP’s staff — DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied intimidating the staff of SERAP at their office in Wuse Zone 1 yesterday. In an unsigned statement on Tuesday, the secret police said it has been inundated with multiple inquiries regarding its alleged unlawful invasion of SERAP offices in Abuja and Lagos.

“This narrative is inaccurate and misleading in its intent. For the record, a team of two (2) unarmed service operatives was lawfully detailed on a routine investigation to the SERAP office in Abuja, which has sadly been skewed and misinterpreted as unlawful harassment and intimidation of SERAP officials.

“The Service further wishes to state that such official inquiries and liaison are traditional and do not in any way amount to illegality or a raid.

“While it assures an in-depth investigation of these malicious contents, it calls for citizens’ participation in national security management.

“The DSS, therefore, urges the public to disregard these false narratives as it restates its commitment to utmost professionalism in the discharge of its core mandate.

“As always, the DSS website – dss.gov.ng, email address – [email protected], and public lines 09153391310 and 09088373515 remain open to citizens,” the statement read.