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Adeola Oluwatoyin Ajayi is a Nigerian intelligence officer who has been the Director-General of the Department of Security Service since August 2024. [1]

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References

  1. Adeola, Ridwan (2 September 2024). "5 Things to Know About New DSS DG, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi". Legit.ng . FCT, Abuja. Retrieved 5 September 2024.