A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered 48 Nigerians to present themselves to the Department of State Services (DSS) within 45 days to answer questions over alleged fraudulent activities and the receipt of proceeds of fraud.
The directive was contained in a “Notice to Appear for Investigation” published by the DSS following an order of the court in Suit No. FHC/L/MISC/649/2025, Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Yakubu Idris & 47 Others.
According to the notice, the affected persons are to report to the State Security Service (SSS), Shangisha, Lagos State Command, within 45 days from the date of the publication to clear themselves of the allegations.
The public notice, dated June 4, 2026, lists the names, photographs, ages and last known addresses of all 48 individuals directed to appear before the security agency.
Among those listed are Yakubu Idris, Alhabe Lukman Olamilekan, Chukwudi Aresiba Samuel, Abdulrazaq Zika Hashim, Abdulrasak Ibrahim Idris, Idel Gift Onyeka, Adewale Tomide, Godwin Akinyebusi, Oke Emmanuel, Garba Mera Isah and several others.
The court-authorised notice stated that the individuals are being investigated for alleged fraudulent activities and the receipt of proceeds of fraud, but did not disclose the specific nature of the alleged offences or the amounts involved.
The DSS said the publication was made in compliance with the order of the Federal High Court and urged all those named to honour the invitation within the stipulated period.
Failure to comply with the directive could expose the affected individuals to further legal action as investigations into the alleged fraud continue
