DSS denies Atiku’s ADC rally disruption claim, orders probe
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Verified Synthesis~25s readThe DSS also referred to a similar allegation by the African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who accused the agency of involvement in an attack on him in Ekiti State. The secret police said the investigation was ordered by its Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, despite describing the allegation as inconsistent with its operations to protect political actors across party lines.
Context & Background
- ✦Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar The Department of State Services has ordered an investigation into an allegation by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the agency is planning to organise protests in Sokoto State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Tuesday:Multiple reports had noted on Tuesday that Atiku while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja accused the leadership of the DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s campaign rally.Tuesday:However, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the DSS said its “operatives rescued the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mannir Daniya, during an attack on October 31, 2026.” Department of State Services logo: Photo: DSS According to the Service, its operatives “deployed to protect Daniya evacuated him to safety during the incident, while two DSS personnel were assaulted and were still receiving treatment in hospital as of Tuesday.” The agency added that “Daniya personally contacted the State Director of the DSS in Sokoto to express appreciation and requested additional security reinforcement.” PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the All Progressives Congress and the ADC in Sokoto State on Saturday traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate Dan’iya.Monday:The DSS also cited its arrest and prosecution of a man, Monday Udeme Steven, in Rivers State on March 2, 2026, over an alleged threat to attack the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, Peter Obi.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The DSS also referred to a similar allegation by the African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who accused the agency of involvement in an attack on him in Ekiti State.
- The secret police said the investigation was ordered by its Director-General, Oluwatosin Ajayi, despite describing the allegation as inconsistent with its operations to protect political actors across party lines.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar The Department of State Services has ordered an investigation into an allegation by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the agency is planning to organise protests in Sokoto State.
Key Facts:Tuesday: Multiple reports had noted on Tuesday that Atiku while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja accused the leadership of the DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s campaign rally.Tuesday: However, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the DSS said its “operatives rescued the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Mannir Daniya, during an attack on October 31, 2026.” Department of State Services logo: Photo: DSS According to the Service, its operatives “deployed to protect Daniya evacuated him to safety during the incident, while two DSS personnel were assaulted and were still receiving treatment in hospital as of Tuesday.” The agency added that “Daniya personally contacted the State Director of the DSS in Sokoto to express appreciation and requested additional security reinforcement.” PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the All Progressives Congress and the ADC in Sokoto State on Saturday traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of the ADC governorship candidate Dan’iya.Monday: The DSS also cited its arrest and prosecution of a man, Monday Udeme Steven, in Rivers State on March 2, 2026, over an alleged threat to attack the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress, Peter Obi.
Editorial Excerpt
The Department of State Services has denied an allegation by former VP Atiku Abubakar that it plans to disrupt his party's rally and has ordered a probe.
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The DSS also referred to a similar allegation by the African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, who accused the agency of involvement in an attack on him in Ekiti State.
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Multiple reports had noted on Tuesday that Atiku while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja accused the leadership of the DSS, of recruiting protesters to create disorder in Sokoto and provide a pretext for imposing a curfew to stop the party’s campaign rally.
