DSS: We don’t have social media platforms

TRACKING____The Department of State Services (DSS), has said that it neither owns an official website, nor operates social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.
This was as the Service further disclosed that, It also does not conduct its recruitment through any of the aforementioned, non-existent platforms.
The DSS’ Spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya, who disclosed these, said: “The statement has become important so as to dissociate the Service from some websites fraudulently being operated by impostors.”
According to him, such websites, Facebook pages and Twitter handles, raudulently deployed as those of the Secret Service, for purposes of employment or any other reason, should be disregarded.
“It is instructive to note that persons of dubious character, who are guided by pecuniary interests, use false social media platforms suggesting to be owned by the DSS to lure and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
“For emphasis, the Service wishes to inform the public that it only operates one official email (dsspr@dss.gov.ng) and will not hesitate to avail it (the public) of its social media details if it opened them,” Afunanya stated.
Meanwhile, the Service has enjoined the general public to desist from spreading false information on prevailing matters of national concern that may cause anxiety, confusion and fear.
It warned that defaulters will be dealt with in accordance with the law, “while it will continue to partner with strategic stakeholders to ensure safety, order, security and peace across the country.”