Following the intervention of the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute, the Department of State Services has released a staff of an online newspaper, OrderPaper, Edna Ulaeto.
The newspaper staff was arrested on October 18, 2024, but was released the same day, thanks to the swift intervention of IPI Nigeria.
The publication had inaccurately reported this week that DSS operatives invaded the Nigerian National Assembly as part of a purported plot to impeach the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio.
The DSS expressed concerns that OrderPaper’s publication posed serious national security threats and caused significant local and international embarrassment.
The agency said it sought to understand from the arrested worker the reasoning behind the inaccurate reporting and potential sources of false information aimed at destabilising the country.
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A statement by the Legal Adviser and Head, Advocacy Committee IPI Nigeria, Tobi Soniyi, on Saturday said: “IPI Nigeria acknowledges the DSS’s concerns and appreciates their decision to release Ulaeto.
“We are hereby emphasising the importance of adhering to journalistic ethics and accurate reporting.
“While OrderPaper promptly issued a retraction and apology, we understand DSS’ argument about the damage already done to it and the country.
“We urge journalists to always verify information before publishing and refrain from sensationalism.
“Truthful reporting is crucial for a stable society.”
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