PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE ON ALLEGED BARRICADE OF EFCC LAGOS OFFICE BY THE DSS
It may be recalled that the media had earlier today (30/05/2023) reported a barricade of EFCC Lagos Office by the Department of State Services (DSS). The Service hereby informs the public that the leadership of EFCC has reached out to it (the Service) for a final resolution of issues surrounding the property under reference.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is important to note that the Commission does not use the 15 Awolowo Road DSS-Owned property as holding facility for its suspects. As such, the Service never hindered the Commission’s access to its suspects anywhere.
While the Service has accepted the Commission’s entreaties and certain concessions, sections of the media are advised to apply restraint in their reportage of the matter in order to avoid instigating any rancours between the two agencies.
Peter Afunanya Ph.D, fsi
Public Relations Officer
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja
30th May, 2023