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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Time comes. And when it does?

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

PRESS RELEASE DSS DISCOVERS PLOT TO STAGE VIOLENT PROTESTS IN THE COUNTRY The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

PRESS RELEASE EMEFIELE, NOW IN DSS CUSTODY The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby confirms that Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now in its custody for some investigative reasons.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

*DSS SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES DEBUT* The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has created Social Media handles which are as follows: Twitter: * @OfficialDSSNG * Facebook : *OfficialDSSNG* Instagram: * @OfficialDSSNG *

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

PRESS RELEASE DSS CONFIRMS PLOT FOR INTERIM GOVERNMENT BY MISGUIDED POLITICAL ACTORS

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

PRESS RELEASE DSS INVITES MR ABDULRASHEED BAWA, SUSPENDED EFCC CHAIRMAN The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 month

Beginnings also end. It's goodbye. It's good night and yet a good morning. I remain a Nigerian with love, loyalty, honour and glory. So help me God.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

AHEAD OF GUBERNATORIAL AND STATE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS, DSS CAUTIONS POLITICAL PLAYERS TO BE LAW ABIDING

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The public should be guided and *NOTE* that any such handles before now were/are *FAKE*, please. *Peter Afunanya, PhD, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters, Abuja 6th March, 2023*

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

DSS ALERTS OF PLANNED VIOLENT ACTION; WARNS AGAINST DESPERATION TO IGNITE VIOLENCE IN THE COUNTRY

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

DSS has not arrested Nnamdi Emmanuel Ibezim and/or Chike Victor Ibezim of reportera. He/They is/are not in the Service’s custody

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Department of State Service (DSS), again, alerts the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country. The Service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Love for country is called Patriotism. Violence, for whatever reason, is evil. We can all make Nigeria, our country, great.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Similarly, the PRO’s Twitter handle is * @DrAfunanya_PNA * . Hitherto, the Service did not own or operate these handles. Its decision to operate them with effect from 6th March, 2023 is to enhance public and stakeholder engagements.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

DSS ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS OVER CALL FOR VIOLENCE IN KANO

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

PRESS RELEASE UPDATE ON THE GARKI MARKET, ABUJA, INCIDENT INVOLVING DSS STAFF It would be recalled that the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier issued a statement in respect of a 7th September, 2023 incident involving its Staff and some members of the public at Garki

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

The public, particularly the Media, is enjoined to apply utmost caution in the reportage and narratives concerning this. Peter Afunanya PhD fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 10th June, 2023

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 month

DSS GETS NEW DG The President, Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON as the Director General, Department of State Services. Mr Ajayi is a thoroughbred and versatile Intelligence Officer. Recruited into the Service in 1990 as

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

PRESS RELEASE DSS INVESTIGATES GARKI MARKET, ABUJA, INCIDENT INVOLVING ITS STAFF The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to an incident that occurred a few hours ago (today, 7/9/2023) between its staff and a mob at the Garki Market, Abuja.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

The DSS can confirm that Adaramoye Michael (aka Michael Lenin) is not in its custody. Meanwhile, the Service has apprehended some tailors in Kano State responsible for making the Russian flags being distributed in the area. Some of their sponsors have also been picked.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

1. DSS INVESTIGATES ATTACK ON ITS STAFF IN ADAMAWA STATE

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

Currently, Emefiele is not with the DSS

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

DSS confirms release of former EFCC chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, a few hours ago (today 25th October, 2023).

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him. Peter Afunanya PhD fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 14th June, 2023

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

Congratulations, NNAM AFUNANYA, on your excellent WAEC performance. I will sure redeem the prize. You won. There are still many odds ahead. Keep your eyes on the ball. May you fly on the wings of God's angels...

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

Please kindly note that the Service (DSS) did not carry out any operation at the NLC office in Abuja

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

It may be easy to start a fire...

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

PRESS RELEASE DSS COUNSELS AGAINST PLANNED PROTEST IN NIGERIA The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed the discourse on planned protests in parts of the country in the coming weeks by persons and groups yet to identify themselves in the public as leaders of the plot.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and such other related bodies in the States. It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others, to sponsor endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians. This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 months

Congratulations, CYNTHIA CHINONSO UKA, for graduating with FIRST CLASS in your Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNS) programme at the University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka. You have made me/us proud. You agreed to be guided. You remained diligent and committed. Congratulations too to

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order. Therefore, the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these elements who do not wish the country well.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

Story Time! Once upon a time, a certain rich man got a call from someone that his son had been caught with substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other beverages that were also alleged to be liquors. The rich man made efforts to reach the DPO. He asked him (the DPO) to

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

Fate and Faith....

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

This is to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate businesses. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided. Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department Of State Services

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

11 months

PRESS RELEASE DSS CAUTIONS AGAINST INFLAMMATORY STATEMENTS ---- Calls for Peace During the Elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States The Department of State Services (DSS) has observed rising trends and patterns of incendiary comments by some personalities of influence and

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 month

PRESS RELEASE NEW DGSS ASSUMES OFFICE The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON assumed office on 28th August, 2024. He was warmly received by the immediate past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, CFR, fwc, who

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

4 months

PRESS RELEASE DSS ALERTS THE PUBLIC OVER PLANNED PROTESTS The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to plans by certain individuals and groups to stage physical protests in some parts of the country on 12th June, 2024. The protests are designed with

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

DSS ALERTS OF PLANNED VIOLENT ACTION; WARNS AGAINST DESPERATION TO IGNITE VIOLENCE IN THE COUNTRY The Department of State Service (DSS), again, alerts the public of plans to violently disrupt peace in the country.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It would be recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It reiterates the call for political players to abide by the letters of the electoral act and guidelines. All and sundry are advised to positively contribute to the sustenance of peace and democracy in Nigeria. PN Afunanya PhD fsi PRO DSS 15/3/23

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

10 months

PRESS RELEASE DSS FELICITATES WITH CITIZENS ON CHRISTMAS; CALLS FOR PEACE AND UNITY DURING AND BEYOND THE YULETIDE SEASON The Director General, Management and Staff of the Department of State Services wish to felicitate with Nigerians and indeed the general public on the

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Aside Kano, the Service recently arrested similar subversive elements that threatened violence in other States of the Federation. It would be recalled that it had on 8th March, 2023, enjoined politicians to engage constructively and shun violence, fake news and hate speech.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

3 months

Those that speak ill of others are certainly ignorant. They sure do not know what the people they talk bad about have or also know on them. Hate, fake news and gossip aren't the way

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Those operations were meant to thwart nefarious plans and activities of undesirable elements to outrightly undermine the electoral processes. For hitch-free gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the Service has partnered with relevant stakeholders

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

2. The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to a trending video on the social media in which someone suspected to be its staff was allegedly manhandled by some political miscreants in Adamawa State.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

7 months

DSS WISHES CHRISTIANS AND THE MUSLIM UMMAH PEACEFUL LENT AND RAMADAN SEASONS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to identify with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons respectively. Accordingly, the Management extends its heartfelt

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

3.While calling for calm, the Service also implores concerned parties in Adamawa State to remain peace loving and shun violence.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

Peter Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja. 16th April, 2023

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

to ensure that the required peace is maintained before, during and after the exercises. For the avoidance of doubt, the Service will work to make sure that no person or group, no matter how highly placed, disrupts the scheduled elections in any part of the Federation.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Department of State Services (DSS) alerts the public of orchestrated plans by some persons to cause a total breakdown of law and order in the country shortly after the 11th March, 2023 Gubernatorial and State Assembly Elections.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It is committed to the safety and security of citizens who may wish to go out to exercise their civic responsibility. All and sundry are, therefore, enjoined to abide by the rules of engagement particularly the Electoral Act and extant guidelines. Dr PN Afunanya, fsi PRO DSS

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

3. This followed developments arising from the supplementary governorship election in the State. 2.The Service wishes to inform the public that it has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

8 months

PRESS RELEASE DSS CALLS FOR VIOLENCE FREE RE-RUN, BYE-ELECTIONS The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to call on the electorate and participating political parties in the 3rd February, 2024 re-run and bye-elections to be of good conduct during and after the exercises

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order. Therefore, the Service will continue to take necessary measures to checkmate these elements who do not wish the country well.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

8 months

Power of StoryTelling and The Danger of MisRemembering...

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The DSS assures that it will not idly watch misguided persons or groups undermine the peace and security of the state.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

While the Service alerts the public of this planned illegal action, it calls on the concerned party to shelve it forthwith or be ready to face the consequences.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It is in view of these that the Service warns politicians and their supporters to engage constructively. Everyone is advised to shun fake news, hate speech and such other utterances that may be inimical to peaceful co-existence

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it has arrested the duo of Sharu Abubakar Tabula and Isma'il Iliyasu Mangu for deliberately inciting violence in parts of Kano State

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Meanwhile, the Service is collaborating with sister security agencies to ensure that adequate security is provided for a successful electoral exercise.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Election should not be seen as a do or die affair. There is no basis for anyone to take laws into their hands. This is even more so that aggrieved persons can take advantage of our courts and seek redress. We should have faith in our institutions.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It also wishes to draw attention to the unnecessary palpable political tension in parts of the country prior to the elections under reference. It is observed that some of the players are at daggers drawn with one another.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The development holds dire consequences for national peace and stability.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

As a result of this development, a particular political party in Kano has threatened to organise protest march in the metropolis as well as storm offices of some of the security agencies on 16th March, 2023 in solidarity for the suspects.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

4 months

Juwon Sanyaolu, Coordinator of TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT is NOT with the DSS. He was NOT invited, arrested or detained by the Service.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

In those potentially harmful messages, they specifically championed certain political interests and directly called on their supporters to violently attack those opposed to them, including security personnel during the 18th March, 2023 Governorship and House of Assembly election

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Over this election period, the Service has remained committed to providing conducive environment for a peaceful exercise. In this regard, it separately and in collaboration with sister agencies, carried out mop up operations.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It may be noted that the suspects had separately recorded messages, which they shared through various social media channels

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

This is to ensure that the conducive environment is provided for citizens and residents to pursue their legitimate businesses. A stitch in time, they say, saves nine. Let all be guided

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It would be recalled that the Service had earlier advised political players to abide by the rules of engagement as well as approach the courts for redress, if and where there are suspicions of infractions on extant electoral laws.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

It is evident that some aggrieved politicians are already taking advantage of this legal process. This, without doubt, is the beauty of democracy. It is strongly believed that this approach enhances peace and security. All and sundry should cherish it.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The Service hereby warns those desperate to cause a breakdown of law and order to desist from that.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

@MrPrince_Jay We are not recruiting @MrPrince_Jay

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

@Sogbey1 We are not recruiting pls

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

The leadership of the said party should rein in its members and urge them to desist from conducts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order in Kano and its environs before, during and after the scheduled election.

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

2 years

@MrPrince_Jay @kaytiki You want to join?

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PN Afunanya PhD

@DrAfunanya_PNA

1 year

@AdegunwaOb8940 We are not recruiting NOW dear citizen @AdegunwaOba ..

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