DSS Investigates Atiku's Claims of Protest Plans in Sokoto

The Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated an investigation following allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claimed that the DSS was planning to organize protests in Sokoto State. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused the DSS of plotting against political actors.

In response, the DSS issued a statement, signed by Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, asserting that the allegation contradicts its operations aimed at safeguarding political figures across party lines. The DSS highlighted its recent intervention to protect ADC governorship candidate Mannir Dan’iya during an attack on October 31, 2026, where two operatives were injured.

Dan’iya expressed gratitude to the DSS for their support and requested additional security. The DSS emphasized that Atiku's allegations could demoralize its operatives and confirmed that an investigation would proceed in respect of the former vice president.