We re not organising any protest in Sokoto, DSS replies...
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied mobilising protesters against the campaign rally of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State. “The attention of the DG DSS has been been drawn to allegation by elder statesman and ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji ATIKU ABUBAKAR that, DSS is organizing protests in Sokoto State.” “For the Records, DSS Operatives deployed to Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate; Mannir DANIYA, evacuated him to safety unhurt on 31st October 2026 when attacked in Sokoto.
Context & Background
✦“Recall also that, on 2nd March 2026, the Service arrested Monday Udeme Steven in Rivers State, for threatening to attack Peter OBI, NDC Presidential Candidate.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:Atiku had alleged that the DSS leadership was mobilising protesters to disrupt ADC campaign rally in Sokoto. He had claimed that the planned protests were part of an attempt to create disorder, provide grounds for the state government to impose a curfew and prevent the ADC from holding its campaign as scheduled. But in a statement on Wednesday night, Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the secret police, denied the allegations, narrating how the DSS had protected opposition figures in the ongoing campaign.31st October:“The attention of the DG DSS has been been drawn to allegation by elder statesman and ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji ATIKU ABUBAKAR that, DSS is organizing protests in Sokoto State.” “For the Records, DSS Operatives deployed to Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate; Mannir DANIYA, evacuated him to safety unhurt on 31st October 2026 when attacked in Sokoto.2nd March:“Recall also that, on 2nd March 2026, the Service arrested Monday Udeme Steven in Rivers State, for threatening to attack Peter OBI, NDC Presidential Candidate.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied mobilising protesters against the campaign rally of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State.
✦“The attention of the DG DSS has been been drawn to allegation by elder statesman and ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji ATIKU ABUBAKAR that, DSS is organizing protests in Sokoto State.” “For the Records, DSS Operatives deployed to Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate; Mannir DANIYA, evacuated him to safety unhurt on 31st October 2026 when attacked in Sokoto.
✦“Recall also that, on 2nd March 2026, the Service arrested Monday Udeme Steven in Rivers State, for threatening to attack Peter OBI, NDC Presidential Candidate.
Key Facts:Wednesday: Atiku had alleged that the DSS leadership was mobilising protesters to disrupt ADC campaign rally in Sokoto. He had claimed that the planned protests were part of an attempt to create disorder, provide grounds for the state government to impose a curfew and prevent the ADC from holding its campaign as scheduled. But in a statement on Wednesday night, Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the secret police, denied the allegations, narrating how the DSS had protected opposition figures in the ongoing campaign.31st October: “The attention of the DG DSS has been been drawn to allegation by elder statesman and ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji ATIKU ABUBAKAR that, DSS is organizing protests in Sokoto State.” “For the Records, DSS Operatives deployed to Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate; Mannir DANIYA, evacuated him to safety unhurt on 31st October 2026 when attacked in Sokoto.2nd March: “Recall also that, on 2nd March 2026, the Service arrested Monday Udeme Steven in Rivers State, for threatening to attack Peter OBI, NDC Presidential Candidate.₦2.5 million: We await the outcome of Police investigation and will not dissipate energy on the matter.” UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied mobilising protesters against the campaign rally of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State....
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What is the latest development regarding Department of State Services?
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied mobilising protesters against the campaign rally of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
“The attention of the DG DSS has been been drawn to allegation by elder statesman and ADC presidential candidate, Alhaji ATIKU ABUBAKAR that, DSS is organizing protests in Sokoto State.” “For the Records, DSS Operatives deployed to Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate; Mannir DANIYA, evacuated him to safety unhurt on 31st October 2026 when attacked in Sokoto.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Atiku had alleged that the DSS leadership was mobilising protesters to disrupt ADC campaign rally in Sokoto. He had claimed that the planned protests were part of an attempt to create disorder, provide grounds for the state government to impose a curfew and prevent the ADC from holding its campaign as scheduled. But in a statement on Wednesday night, Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the secret police, denied the allegations, narrating how the DSS had protected opposition figures in the ongoing campaign.
