DSS expands clampdown on govt critics, invades SERAP office in Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday laid siege on the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja.

 

The Non-governmental organization disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle.

 

It described the action as an “unlawful occupation.”

 

It urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene immediately to protect the rights of Nigerians.

 

SERAP revealed in the statement that DSS officers stormed their office and demanded to meet with the organization’s directors.

 

The move has been widely condemned as an attempt to intimidate and harass SERAP, which has been a vocal critic of the government policies.

 

 

The invasion of SERAP office came just 24 hours after it urged President Tinubu to reverse the latest hike in fuel pump price.

 

The statement read: “President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians,” SERAP’s statement read. “This unlawful occupation is a clear violation of our rights and freedoms, and we will not stand idly by while our work is disrupted.”