Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant personnel shake-up, the DSS has officially announced the dismissal of 115 staff members as part of its ongoing internal reform drive. According to the service’s statement, the action is intended to reinforce institutional integrity and operational discipline within the organisation.

The DSS also cautioned the public that some former operatives might still be posing as active agents and warned Nigerians to verify credentials before responding to any claimed affiliation with the agency. The list of dismissed personnel was reportedly made available on the agency’s website to enhance transparency.

Security analysts say the move signals the agency’s commitment to structural change amid evolving national security challenges. They observe that sweeping personnel changes can help reset agency culture but may also carry risks around morale and continuity of operations.

Going forward, observers will be paying attention to:

The criteria used by the DSS in selecting the 115 persons for dismissal (e.g., misconduct, redundancy, performance issues). Potential ripple effects in other security agencies as Nigeria intensifies institutional reforms. The impact on operatives’ capacity on the ground, especially in high-pressure security theatres.