DSS to review Dasuki, others’ detention

The Department of State Service, DSS, has said it will soon review all arrests and detention by the service.

Acting Director General of the service, Matthew Seiyefa stated this on Thursday when he spoke to journalists in his office.

This has raised hopes that the detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, may breath the air of freedom soon.

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According to Seyifa, the agency would review all arrests and detentions after he had obtained proper briefings from relevant stakeholders, adding that illegal detentions would be reviewed to ensure no Nigerian was unduly detained

Seyifa said: “I am being briefed on the issue of Dasuki. I will be able to make a statement on it after being properly briefed.

“In the coming days we will review all situations, particularly as relating to DSS and other agencies working together to promote national security.”

 

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