The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied media reports that it arrested Chido Onumah, a journalist and activist.

Mr Onumah was reportedly picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Sunday evening.

The activist was said to have returned to the country from where he went for an international engagement when he was arrested.

But in a statement by Peter Afunanya, spokesman of the DSS, the agency said Mr Onumah was rescued from an intended mob attack on him over to the inscription on his dress.

This has been corroborated by the activist in his narration to Premium Times where he is a member of the editorial board.

“The DSS wishes to make clarifications regarding media reports that Dr Chido Onumah was arrested by the Service. To set the records right, Onumah was never arrested by the Service,” the statement read.

“He was rather engaged in an interaction during which an act of his capable of undermining public order and national security was explained to him.

“On his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on September 29, 2019, it was discovered that Onumah wore a T-shirt with WE ARE ALL BIAFRANS inscription on it.

“With credible intelligence that he might be a subject of mob attack if allowed to go into town in same clothe, the Service invited him and drew his attention to the implications of his probable (un)intended action.

“It was strongly believed that an attack on Onumah would have sparked ethno-religious reprisals with dire consequences for law and order and public safety in the country.

“He understood the issues and pledged not to engage in activities that may cause disaffection in Abuja and the country at large. He subsequently removed the clothe with the inciting symbols and inscriptions and agreed not to use it.

“The interaction between Onumah and the Service held in a convivial atmosphere. He appreciated the courtesies extended to him. Afterwards, the Servcie arranged for him to go back to his accommodation in town.

“It is hoped that this clarification has dispelled the erroneous claims and reportage that he was arrested. The Service acted within the confines of its mandate and only carried out its routine security duty that could have been discharged by a similar agency in any part of the world.

“It is not out of place for concerned security agencies to have sought clarification from a traveller concerning a subject of security interest.

“The DSS reaffirms its avowed commitment to the rule of law and protection of citizens and national critical assets,” the statement added.

Source: https://todaypoliticsng.com/how-we-rescued-chido-onumah-from-intended-mob-attack-dss/

Using English to twist things . Its time we report in our local dialect

Hmmm......In the eyes of a cat everything belongs to cats....

The DSS is now police abi?

Okay continue.

Hmmm!..dem don change am.naija naija

Hnmm

Lies! Lies!! Lies!!! and so much stupid lies.So the DSS is not a classified force again that it has taken the role of the nominal police?

Imagine what a security agency have reduced itself to under this government.

Rescued him or you arrested him?

Good.

Do not explain too plenty, DSS.

The man is alive, sane and sound, he will fill us in on his own side of the story in his time.

LMAO u people can lie oh

Lol there was no need for this lie

The guy head no correct. It seems he has some evil spirits disturbing him.
He should be taken to that Islamic rehabilitation school in Kaduna

Whhich kain smelly story from dss be this

*chai!!! with this level of like this, one day we will wake up in the morning and this government will tell us it is evening*

I smell fat lies!

I pity for the 1 Nigeria Titans

sharpden:
The DSS is now police abi?

Okay continue.

Gbenusoun. Read the post and try to understand it

Mutemenot:
Using English to twist things . Its time we report in our local dialect

DSS and lies

May thunder finish all of them

Bloody lairs,so why was he not mobbed after his release and still wearing the said shirt

This clowns thinks all Nigerians are almajiris

DSS trying to be seen as well cultured and civilised agency

Naija I hail o

Lol.
Saira Secret Service.Mad madigoes!

No shame again for DSS!
See lie!
Lie Mohammed will be proud!

Lie is now a virtue in Nigeria
The way everyone is blowing blatant and shameless lies nowadays without any care in the world?
I fear o!

I am ashamed of being an African. We are so useless. If we had governed well, no one would be fighting to be on their own. But this useless country is full of ethnic sentimental drivers, corrupt politicians who can not provide basic amenities of life to her citizens yet, get paid by tax payers money and common wealth, and still lock them up for complaining. If there is anything worse than being a black man in Nigeria, let me know.

U cheat people, u still use public institutions to lock them up for complaining. What exactly do u want them to do? No wonder many have taken suicide as their best option becus u cheat them and still don't want them to voice out.

olasunkanmimart:


DSS and lies

You reminded me of Mary Ogar, the ex DSS spokeslady during the Mr Clueless era, GEJ the drunken Master. She alone defeated Lai Muhammad hands down, with her certified lies from the pit of hell. I like them.