This is what Mr. Tosin Ajayi has done differently in recent times at the DSS. This trend reminds me of my childhood years, when the operations of the DSS were not in the public space, and when you couldn't tell the difference between a DSS operative and an ordinary civilian. I can bet that several covert operations are ongoing. We can only get to know when they are made public. At the end of the day, it is always about loyalty, vigilance, and verity. (See the rest on www.tribuneonlineng.com)

• Dr Ocheja, an expert in military history and public policy, is an alumnus of the Nigerian Defence Academy