Emefiele: Our Guys Were Not Professional Enough, DSS Finally Speaks On Court Fight

The Department of State Services (DSS) Wednesday said that it had commenced a probe of the fisticuffs between its operatives and men of the Nigerian Correctional Services, NCoS at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos during the arraignment of suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele.

Affirming that the clash did not reflect the professional disposition of the service, the DSS in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, however, insisted that it did not break any law in the way it handled the issue.

The service further affirmed that it has respect for the nation’s judiciary.

The DSS in the service while describing the incident as unfortunate, said:

“The public will recall that Mr Godwin Emefiele, suspended CBN Governor, was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on 25th July, 2023. The Service has noted the incident that took place between its staff and those of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and wish to state as follows:

“The incident was unfortunate and does not in any way reflect the professional disposition of the DSS; The Service did not and would never encourage the incident under reference. The Service has tremendous respect for the Judiciary as an Arm and Institution of Government and will not go out of its way to undermine it. The DSS recognises the Judiciary as a critical component in nation building, national development and security management. Also, the Service has robust working relationship with sister Security and Law Enforcement agencies including the NCoS;

“While noting that the personnel from both Agencies exhibited undue overzealousness, the Service has further initiated detailed investigations into the matter. This is with a view to identifying the role played by specific persons as well as undertaking disciplinary actions if necessary and drawing some lessons going forward.”

Afunanya said the secret police did not break any law with the way Emefiele’s case is being handled, alleging that some persons were trying to discredit the leadership of the agency.

“For emphasis, the DSS has not broken any laws in handling the Emefiele Case despite efforts by some elements to skew the narratives to the contrary. The Service had since alerted the public of sinister plots to discredit its leadership. In pursuit of its assignments, it will strive to remain professional, maintain ethical standards and high sense of discipline. The Service will ensure that it will not be used for clout and fame chasing or delusional heroism.

“It will, however, remain focused on its national security mandate and, therefore, enjoin well-meaning Nigerians to support it in achieving the desired security goals for the nation. It is imperative to note that we have no other country but Nigeria. We should join hands, with love and tolerance, to build it,” the DSS said in its reaction to the clash with the NCoS officials over custody of Emefiele.

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