The Department of State Service has described as untrue, allegations by a party in Kano State, that the service was intimidating its members.
Although the service, in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, explained that the DSS was more focused on its preparedness for the elections, the secret service did not disclose the party.
It was revealed that the Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) had accused the service of intimidating its members and carrying out raids on its campaign offices in the State.
Afunanya said the operation was intelligence-driven, questioning how the weapons were found on the property.
The statement partly read: “To achieve the desired environment for the elections, the Service engaged in proactive and intelligence-led operations across the States.
“For instance, on February 22, 2023, the Service conducted a legally backed search operation on a property along Airport Road, Nasarawa LGA, Kano State.
“During the operation, it recovered dangerous weapons including a gun, daggers, swords, and ack-knives from the said building.
“Therefore, the accusation that the Service intimidated a particular political party in that State is untrue; otherwise, how come to those weapons were found there? Are those objects of violence campaign materials?
“Whether in Kano or elsewhere, the DSS has provided equal opportunities for all political parties to engage in their lawful activities. We can say this without any form of contradictions or equivocations.”
