SSS, NIS, NDLEA – Meaning & Functions

What is the State Security Service (SSS)?

The SSS in the federal government law enforcement agency in Nigeria helps in internal policing.

Functions of The State Security Service

1. Defending and protecting the federal government against domestic threats.
2. Upholding and enforcing criminal laws in Nigeria.
3. Providing leadership and criminal justice services to both federal and state law enforcement agencies.
4. Protection of the president, vice-president, top government officials and their families.

What is Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)?

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) was formally carved out from the Nigeria Police in 1958.

Functions of the Nigeria Immigration Service

1. Control of aliens
2. Issuance of Nigerian passport
3. Issuance of a resident permit to foreigners

The national drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA, was established by Decree 48 of 2000.

FUNCTIONS OF NDLEA

1. The coordination of all drug laws and the enforcement of functions conferred on any person or authority.
2. Adoption of measures to eradicate illicit cultivation of narcotic plants and to eliminate illicit demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
3. Adoption of measures which shall include coordinated preventive and repressive action; introduction and maintenance of investigation and control techniques.
4. Adoption of measures to increase the effect of eradication efforts.
5. Enhancing the effective enforcement of law to suppress illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.