The Department of State Services (DSS) has emphasized the need to recruit intelligent graduates into its ranks, stating that crime-fighting requires high-level intellect.
Speaking at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, DSS Director Oluwatosin Ajayi, represented by Deputy Director Patrick Ikenweiwe, highlighted the importance of intelligence-driven security operations.
During his lecture titled “The Roles of the DSS in Security, Peacekeeping, and National Integration,” Ajayi stressed the need to strengthen intelligence agencies, reform recruitment processes, and rethink staffing strategies.
“If I had my way, the best graduates in the country should be compelled to join the DSS and serve the nation,” he stated, citing Israel’s system where top-performing students are mandated to pursue higher education and contribute to national security.
He warned that threats such as terrorism, insurgency, separatist agitations, cybercrime, and political violence continue to endanger Nigeria’s internal security. Strengthening the intelligence sector with the brightest minds, he argued, would enhance the nation’s ability to combat these challenges effectively.
