The Department of State Services(DSS), have released six persons arrested and detained for their role in the recent #EndBadgovernance protests in the country.
Security sources, said the six persons held in Kaduna State, were set free last Thursday on the orders of the Director General of the service, Adeola Ajayi. However, three other suspects are still in custody and awaiting prosecution having been found culpable to have committed criminal offences during the protest.
A security source who does not want to be mentioned in print told Daily Sun, confirmed that “the Director General of the State Security Service, on 19th September 2024, directed the immediate release of protesters who were arrested for their various roles in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The source hinted that Those released commended the gesture and expressed optimism on the humane face with which the Service conducted the investigation.
The source said “For instance, it was revealed that six persons held in Kaduna had regained freedom having been cleared at the end of investigations. Meanwhile, three are being prosecuted for established prima facie cases.
The sources further noted that the 0DG DSS reiterates citizen’s right to peaceful protest as enshrined in the constitution and regard for the rule of law. However, the source added that he is resolute on upholding the mandate of the Service of decisively investigating and bringing to justice those who exploit such rights to perpetrate crime”.