DSS Denies Maltreating El-Zakzaky, Diverting ₦4m Meant For Shiite Leader’s Feeding

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday stated that it took good care of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky while he was in their custody.

The secret police made the submission on Monday while reacting to allegations by El-Zakzaky that the money meant to take care of him and his wife while they were in custody was diverted.

August24news.com recalls the Shiite leader during an interview with Punch during the weekend said DSS diverted up to ₦4m meant for their monthly allowance including feeding.

He said they had to source funds for their own upkeep while in custody.

He also accused Nigerian security operatives of behaving like dreaded terrorists, claiming that security operatives hide their identities and dehumanize civilians while carrying out the government’s order.

The Shiite leader claimed that security operatives are sent by the government to unleash terror on innocent Nigerians, adding that the officers have become an instrument of terrorism.

However, the DSS Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya in a reaction on Monday to the allegation said there’s no truth in what El-Zakzaky said.

Afunanya added that the DSS is guided by the rule of law and doesn’t maltreat anyone in its custody.