The Department of State Services has launched an investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct by its personnel who were involved in begging and bribery at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State.
Pelumi Olajengbesi, a human right lawyer, disclosed that DSS operatives had resorted begging and seeking bribery from passengers at the airport.
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He stated this in a Facebook post where he said, “it is actually embarrassing to the entire nation for DSS operatives vetting people coming into the country at the Lagos airport begging for money.
“One can forgive immigration and custom officers because this is simply customary, but that a very important agency like the DSS is shocking.
“This is a wakeup call to the DG DSS. The entire world is moving on from petty irresponsibility, people are not being delayed for security questioning but with “abeg bless your boy.” ”
In response to this, the DSS spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya said, “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the allegation by one Pelumi Olajengbesi that the Service’s personnel at the engage in unprofessional conduct of sorts.
“Consequently, the Service has launched a full investigation into the matter. It further invites Olajengbesi and indeed any member of the public with evidence in this regard to come forward to the Service with such for appropriate action(s).”
