DSS Withdraws Gov Adeleke’s Security After Clash With Police

A clash between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has led to the withdrawal of the security details attached to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

According to Vangaurd, the DSS headquarters was unhappy with the manner its personnel were insulted by police personnel in the security detail and the refusal of the Governor to address the issue.

The Aide de Camp (ADC) to Governor Adeleke allegedly brought men from police SIB to unsurp DSS duties, a situation the head of the DSS team attached to the governor reported to their command headquarters in Osogbo.

Naija News understands that the DSS, angered by the situation, ordered the withdrawal of its personnel attached to the Governor last week.

Reacting in a statement on Sunday, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed disclosed that the fracas was due to a minor misunderstanding between the police and DSS personnel.

He stated that the clash between the security agencies is being sorted out at the sister security agencies’ headquarters.

The statement reads; “The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a report on the alleged withdrawal of security personnel from Governor Ademola Adeleke.

“We want to clarify that it is a minor disagreement between officers of the Department of State Service and the Police.

“The matter has been reported to the headquarters of the two security agencies for resolution. The issue is being sorted out.

“We reassure members of the public that there is no cause for alarm. Your Governor is fully secured and governance is proceeding without let or hindrance.”