Man allegedly impersonates DSS operative, extorts motorists in Abuja

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Key context: <img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fake-dss-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /><p>The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man accused of impersonating its personnel and allegedly using a tactical uniform and fake firearm to intimidate and extort motorists in Abuja. The suspect, identified as Moferewa Maiye from Agbajojun Village in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, was arrested late&#160;Wednesday&#160;around NITEL Junction along Adetokunbo [&#8230;]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/20/man-allegedly-impersonates-dss-operative-extorts-motorists-in-abuja/">Man allegedly impersonates DSS operative, extorts motorists in Abuja</a></p> This development from dailypost.ng highlights ongoing changes in the sector.