New DSS Boss Ajayi Assumes Office, Pledges To Refocus Secret Police Towards Covertness

The newly appointed director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on Thursday, assumed office at the national headquarters of the secret police organisation in Abuja, promising to refocus the agency towards covertness and likelihood of studied silence over certain matters.

DSS spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement on Thursday night, said the new DG was warmly received by the immediate-past DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, who briefed him on related issues.

While the outgone DG urged all staff to cooperate with the new one to enable him succeed in the task ahead, Ajayi harped on unity of purpose among members of staff and enjoined them to remain disciplined and professional in the discharge of their duties.

The statement said Mr Ajayi assured that he would work with relevant stakeholders with utmost commitment and deep sense of responsibility so as to surmount challenges confronting Nigeria’s economic, political and security environments.

“The objective, according to him, is to achieve peace and stability necessary for development,” the statement added.

Highlight of the occasion was the handing over of the Service flag and other insignias of office by the former DG Bichi to the new one Ajayi.

Afterwards, Mr Ajayi took a tour of the National Headquarters during which he visited some sections and encouraged staff on duty to remain vigilant, resourceful, dedicated and loyal to the Service, constituted authorities and Nigeria at large.