DSS orders investigation into Atiku’s allegation of planned protest in Sokoto

The Department of State Services (DSS) has initiated an investigation following allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding a planned protest in Sokoto. The allegations were made public on November 3, 2026, and suggest that the DSS is purportedly recruiting individuals to instigate disturbances that could lead to the imposition of a curfew, thereby hindering the planned rally.

Atiku Abubakar, who is associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised concerns about the DSS's intentions, claiming that their actions could disrupt the peaceful assembly of citizens. The DSS has not yet released a detailed response to these allegations, but the investigation indicates a serious approach to addressing the claims made by Atiku. The current situation remains tense as the investigation unfolds, with potential implications for public gatherings in Sokoto.

Reported by The Nation, Channels Television, Vanguard.