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The Department of State Services, DSS, says it has arrested two dismissed officers of the Agency, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, who had been committing impersonation and fraud in the name of the Agency.

The DSS in a statement made public via its official X handle on Wednesday, disclosing that rmed that both individuals, earlier declared wanted in separate public warnings, have been apprehended and will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

“The Department of State Services recently issued disclaimers on two dismissed personnel of the Service, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin. These individuals were alleged to be cloaking under the Service to engage in fraudulent activities. The public is hereby notified that these culprits have been apprehended and will face prosecution in accordance with the law,” the Service said.

The development follows a series of alerts by the DSS warning Nigerians against dealing with the former officers dismissed for misconduct but still parading themselves as active operatives.

Recall that the DSS last week warned the members of the public about the activities of Mr Godwin, accusing him of using the DSS name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

“The Service has further resolved to publish the names of other personnel, who were dismissed in the past, to prevent citizens from falling victim of possible criminal intent of any of these individuals,” the statement added.

The DSS urged members of the public to verify all official engagements through its verified communication channels and to report any suspicious activities involving persons claiming to represent the Service.