DSS Officers Occupy SERAP Office in Abuja, Rights Group Calls on President Tinubu to Intervene

The Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has been taken over by officers from the Department of State Services (DSS), according to a recent post on SERAP's X handle.

It's been learnt that the officers are reportedly demanding to see the directors of the rights group, sparking concerns about harassment and intimidation.

SERAP has condemned the actions of the DSS, calling on President Tinubu to intervene and direct the security agency to cease its unlawful occupation of their office. In a statement, SERAP urged, "President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attack on the rights of Nigerians." The incident raises concerns about the freedom of civil society organizations to operate without fear of government repression.