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Politics● Low5h ago · Nov 3, 2026, 10:18 PM

Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probe

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that it planned to organise protests in Sokoto State, describing the claim by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as inconsistent with its operations. The Service, however, said its Director-General had ordered an investigation into the allegation in deference to […] The post Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probe appeared first on Vanguard News.

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