The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that members of its personnel prevented EFCC agents from entering its Lagos headquarters.
DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya confirmed that the organization was only carrying out an operation in “its own facility.”
Afunanya further stated, “It is not correct that the DSS barricaded EFCC from entering its office. No. It is not true. The Service is only occupying its own facility where it is carrying out its official and statutory responsibility.”
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He also rejected the idea that there was any dispute regarding the property at No. 15A Awolowo Road, a topic that had allegedly been raised by the media.
Afunaya stated, “Did the EFCC tell you it is contesting the ownership of the building? I will be surprised if it is contesting the ownership. Awolowo Road was NSO headquarters. SSS/DSS started from there. It is a common knowledge. It is a historical fact. Check it out.”
The spokesperson further negated any allegations of a feud between the DSS and the EFCC.
“There is no rivalry between the Service and the EFCC over and about anything. Please do not create any imaginary ones. They are great partners working for the good of the nation. Dismiss any falsehood of a fight,” Afunanya urged.
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