IPC Justice reponded to DSS alert of planned blackmail on the Emefiele matter as follows
The DSS’s statement is a clear violation of the right to freedom of expression, the rule of law, and the legitimate scope of law enforcement. It is also an attempt to intimidate and silence government critics, and a disregard for court orders and due process. These actions raise serious questions about the DSS’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting individuals’ rights. We call on all Nigerians to stand up and speak out against the DSS’s actions. We must not be intimidated by this cowardly agency, which has forgotten its role in society. We must demand that the DSS comply with court orders and follow due process. We must uphold the principles of justice and fairness, and we must not allow the DSS to silence our voices. We also call on the international community to take notice of the DSS’s actions. The DSS’s disregard for human rights is a threat to democracy and human rights in Nigeria. The international community must condemn the DSS’s actions and call on the Nigerian government to hold the DSS accountable. We must not allow the DSS to silence our voices. We must stand up and speak out against injustice. We must uphold the principles of justice and fairness. We must build a better future, where everyone is free to express their views without fear of intimidation or reprisal.
EMEFIELE: DSS UNCOVERS PLANNED CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST TINUBU GOVERNMENT The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele. Such groups intend to gather at different points in Abuja and Lagos in the coming week with placards depicting the Service and Government in bad light as well as calling for the immediate release of Emefiele. The Service is, therefore, aware of a cheap propaganda aimed at demotivating and distracting it from professionally executing the onerous responsibilities assigned to it. It has also noted the misleading commentaries, speculative narratives, storylines and videos being circulated in the social media by uninformed parties, critics and/or desperadoes. It is mindful of orchestrations to infiltrate its fold for the purpose of using disloyal staff for subversive aims against its leadership. While these efforts are considered as hatchet jobs designed to distract, the Service warns the plotters to desist forthwith from their plans. This is more so that the arrow heads are already under watch and will be apprehended when and if it becomes necessary. It is instructive to state that the Service had granted the family of Emefiele, medical officials and appropriate persons access to him, right from the day he was taken in and long before the court order requesting so. The Service implements Standard Operating Procedures on Suspect Handling and Investigation to the latter. It conducts its affairs transparently, professionally and respects the rule of law in compliance with democratic governance. For the avoidance of doubt, it assures of its professionalism in the current matter(s) under its purview. It will, however, not be distracted or intimidated. Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi Public Relations Officer Department of State Services National Headquarters Abuja 17th June, 2023
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