Politicians Plotting To Discredit Our DG - DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) says some unnamed politicians are plotting to smear Yusuf Bichi, its director-general, and some of its key officials.

In a statement on Tuesday, DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said the politicians are waging war against the service’s uncompromising stance on some critical governance and policy issues.

Afunanya said the unnamed politicians are using civil and non-governmental organisations to discredit Bichi by organising protests and rallies to call for his removal.

The DSS asked the public to be wary of these tendencies and ignore the antics of dark forces out to impugn the character of its boss.

“Also, sections of the media have been briefed to implement the strategy through sponsored articles, commentaries and features to malign the DG, his family and select officials of the service,” the statement reads.

“The service is monitoring developments and will allow the plotters to either exhaust themselves or rescind the plan of action. Otherwise, no amount of intimidation, harassment and blackmail will deter it from discharging its duties.

“However, it would not idly watch a group of dissatisfied gangs undermine the service and its highly dedicated leadership and management.

“The DSS, therefore, wishes to inform the public to be wary of these tendencies and ignore the antics of dark forces out to impugn the character of the DG.”

Afunanya said the service would continue to confront threats to national security and is working to create a conducive atmosphere for the general election.