The Department of State Services (DSS) has replaced Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu.
He has been succeeded by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a Deputy Director of the DSS.
While details remained limited, Presidential sources suggested Fasasi was reassigned to undergo professional training. “Yes, I heard he has been replaced with another officer because he is being sent on a professional training course.
“At least there’s a reason for his removal, and you can’t really premise that on any particular scandal,” a source said.
The DSS Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, reportedly requested President Tinubu to release Fasasi to attend the strategic course.
According to insiders, it is a common practice for new leadership at the DSS to reorganise security postings, especially within the Presidency.
Credit: Leadership