DSS Opens Investigation Into Atiku’s Allegation Of Planned Protest In Sokoto

The Department of State Services (DSS) has ordered an investigation into an allegation by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the secret police planned to organise protests in Sokoto State.
Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had accused the service of plotting to organise protests in the state.
However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the DSS said the allegation contradicted its operations to protect political actors across party lines.
The statement, signed by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, said DSS operatives deployed to protect the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto Stat...