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DSS withdraws officers from Osun gov, Adeleke

The Department of State Services (DSS) has withdrawn its officers from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.

The development was confirmed via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Sunday by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed.

Rasheed noted that the DSS operatives were withdrawn from Governor Adeleke following a minor disagreement between the officers and the police, adding that the matter has been reported to the headquarters of the two security agencies for resolution.

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He stated: “The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a report on the alleged withdrawal of security personnel from Governor Ademola Adeleke.

“We want to clarify that it is a minor disagreement between officers of the Department of State Service and the Police.

“The matter has been reported to the headquarters of the two security agencies for resolution. The issue is being sorted out.

“We reassure members of the public that there is no cause for alarm. Your Governor is fully secured and governance is proceeding without let or hindrance,” the governor’s spokesperson noted.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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