DSS Arrests Dambazau Over Alleged Sabotage

The Department of State Service (DSS) has reportedly quizzed General Idris Dambazau over alleged economic sabotage.

Ezenwoko’s Blog understands that Dambazau, who is the Chairman of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) in Kano, has been accused of illegally sealing seven petrol stations in the state.

Speaking to Vanguard on Sunday, a DSS operative who prefers to remain anonymous, said Dambazau’s actions sabotaged the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that there is no fuel scarcity during the festive period.

The operative added that the closure of the petrol stations did not follow due process and was above the powers of the office he is occupying.

He accused Dambazau of trying to create scarcity of the commodity in Kano where there is none, adding that he refused to open the filling stations despite efforts to make him change his mind.

The DSS source explained that section 48 of the Nigeria Constitution clearly states that, any government ministry, department or agency exercising any power or function or taking any action which may have a direct impact on midstream or downstream petroleum operations shall consult with the authority.

He added that Dambazu ignored the law and embarked on illegal assignments hence his arrest by the DSS.