DSS speaks on claim its operatives aided Nnamdi Kanu’s escape

The Department of State Services has denied that its operatives aided the escape of the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from Nigeria.

The position of the DSS was contained in a press statement on Monday by its spokesperson, Peter N. Afunanya.

Afunanya said the reportthat five of its operatives were involved in the escape of Kanu remains a figment of the imagination of the originators of the story and that the public by now ought to have been used to the antics of the IPOB leader, the group itself and their collaborators.

The statement reads in full: “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the malicious report suggesting that five (5) of its personnel allegedly aided Nnamdi KANU, the self acclaimed leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to escape his abode in Umuahia, Abia State on 14th September, 2017. The Service wishes to state that the news is fake, mischievous and defamatory. It is nothing but a figment of the imagination of the originators.  The public should, by now, have noted the antics of KANU, IPOB and their collaborators whose stock in trade is to peddle unfounded rumours, gossips and propaganda aimed at subverting the government, its key agencies and Officials.

“The DSS is aware that some unscrupulous elements are keen on exploiting the situation to constitute a nuisance to the freedoms of all persons as guaranteed in the Constitution and as well disrupt the forthcoming general elections. The DSS will not idly standby and watch these undesirable elements achieve their aims.

“It is to be further emphasized that the indissolubility, unity and indivisibility of our beloved country is sacred. Obstructive planners against the unity of Nigeria should, therefore, know that no individual(s) or group(s) can be bigger than this country. The DSS uses this medium to reassure residents of their safety and its commitment to provide the enabling environment for peace and stability in the country.”