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Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi marked two years as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 28, 2026. He joined the DSS as a young officer and, in 36 years, steadily rose through the ranks and made history as the first cadet of the DSS to rise to the zenith of the secret service. […]

Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi celebrated his second anniversary as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) on August 28, 2026. Having started his career at DSS as a young officer, he has now risen to the top position, becoming the first cadet of the DSS to reach such a pinnacle. In an interview with senior editors, Ajayi discussed the ongoing struggle against terrorism and insurgency, shedding light on the factors that drive crime and the path forward.

He emphasized the importance of strict law enforcement, improved cooperation between agencies and foreign allies, and respecting human rights. Ajayi's tenure has seen a focus on accountability and human rights, with efforts to separate civil matters from criminal matters and avoid arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial treatment of suspects.

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