
DSS operatives
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
The Department of State Services (DSS) has commenced investigations into an alleged misconduct by its personnel at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
The DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Dr. Afunanya said the investigation followed allegation of unprofessional conduct brought against its personnel by one Pelumi Olajengbesi at MMIA.
Olajengbesi, had in a Facebook post, said, “It is actually an embarrassment to the entire nation to have DSS officers vetting people coming into the country at the Lagos airport begging for money.
“One can forgive Immigration and Custom officers because this is simply customary but that a very important agency like the DSS is shocking.”
Reacting to the allegations, the DSS spokesman, said “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the allegation by one Pelumi Olajengbesi that the Service’s personnel at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, engage in unprofessional conduct of sorts.
“Consequently, the Service has launched a full investigation into the matter. It further invites Olajengbesi and indeed any member of the public with an evidence in this regard to come forward to the Service with such for appropriate action(s).”