Author name: Umar Idris Shuaibu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at improving professionalism, accountability, and efficiency within the agency. In a statement released on Tuesday via its official social media handles and website, the secret police confirmed that the move was part of a broader effort to strengthen discipline and ensure the integrity of the Service. “As part of the ongoing reforms in the Department of State Services (DSS), the public is hereby informed that a total of 115 personnel have been dismissed over a period,” the statement read. Read Also: Navy Chief Abbas Reshuffles 65 Senior Officers in Strategic Leadership Overhaul Tinubu Strengthens Kano Ties With Appointment of Salihu Sagir Takai Tinubu Approves Appointment of Five New Permanent Secretaries The DSS also cautioned members of the public against dealing with any of the dismissed officers who may still be posing as serving personnel. “In addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, the Service finds it necessary to warn citizens about the fraudulent activities of some of these individuals still posing as DSS personnel. Members of the public are therefore advised to refrain from engaging in any official dealings with these dismissed officers,” it added. The agency further stated that the names of the affected personnel have been published on its official website for public reference. The DSS, also known as the State Security Service (SSS), operates under the Office of the Inspector General of Police. Its core responsibilities include protecting Nigeria’s internal security, preventing and detecting crimes, safeguarding sensitive information, and countering threats such as terrorism, espionage, and economic sabotage. The Service also provides protection for key government officials and facilities, as well as visiting dignitaries, while offering intelligence and security advice to the government.

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the redeployment of 65 senior officers of the Nigerian Navy to key positions across the Naval Headquarters, Commands, and Tri-Service institutions, in what officials describe as a major strategic leadership overhaul. The large-scale postings, approved on Thursday, October 30, 2025, reflect the Navy’s renewed drive to strengthen operational efficiency, leadership accountability, and maritime security across Nigeria’s coastal and inland waterways. According to a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the redeployment covers logistics, training, operations, engineering, policy formulation, and command duties, marking a holistic restructuring aimed at enhancing institutional performance. Read Also: Nigeria Pushes Blue Economy Agenda with Seabed Mapping, Hydrography Initiatives Nigerian Navy Launches High-Tech Agricultural Initiative to Boost Food Security Meet Rear Admiral Idi Abbas From Kano, Nigeria’s New Chief of Naval Staff Among the prominent appointments, Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi, formerly of the Defence Headquarters, has been appointed Chief of Logistics at the Naval Headquarters. Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi moves from the Headquarters Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION) as Executive Director, while Rear Admiral Suleiman Dahun, previously at the Naval Headquarters, now serves as Director of Defence Cooperation at Defence Headquarters. Also, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who previously served at the Naval Headquarters, has been appointed Commandant of the National Defence College. Rear Admiral Musa Katagum is now Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, while Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong becomes Chief of Naval Engineering. Similarly, Rear Admiral Abdul-Rasheed Haruna was appointed Chief of Training, and Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman is the new Chief of Administration. In the Navy’s corporate and support divisions, Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim has been named Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited (NHL), while Rear Admiral Saburi Lawal retains his position as Executive Director, Business Development and Evaluation, at the same institution. Other key postings include Rear Admiral Olatunde Olodude as Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Admiral Abiodun Alade as Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Logistics Command, and Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie as FOC Eastern Naval Command. Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha assumes duty as FOC Western Naval Command, while Rear Admiral Ebiobowei Zipele becomes FOC NAVTRAC. Further appointments include Rear Admiral Mohammed Muye as Commandant, Naval War College Nigeria (NWCN); Rear Admiral Umaru Faruk as Managing Director, Naval Engineering Services Limited; and Rear Admiral Haruna Zego as Managing Director, Nigerian Navy Hotels and Suites Limited. The redeployment also saw Rear Admiral Emmanuel Anakwe posted to the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a Moderator, while Rear Admiral Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan was appointed Director, PC4, in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Vice Admiral Abbas, in a message to the newly appointed officers, congratulated them on their new roles and urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in the discharge of their duties. “The Nigerian Navy under this leadership remains committed to operational excellence and inter-agency collaboration in safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain,” Abbas said. The appointments take immediate effect as part of broader efforts to consolidate leadership stability and improve Nigeria’s maritime security operations.