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DSS Arrests Sokoto Youth Over Anti-Governance Protest Materials
In recent news, the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly detained a young Nigerian, Aliyu Sanusi, in connection with the planned nationwide demonstrations against poor governance in Nigeria.
The arrest was brought to light by Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), who shared the information via his X platform on Tuesday.
According to Sowore, the arrest took place on Monday evening in Sokoto State. Sanusi is alleged to have been involved in the printing and distribution of materials related to the protests.
Sowore condemned the actions of the DSS, describing them as unlawful, and called for Sanusi’s immediate release.
Sowore’s statement highlighted that Sanusi was apprehended in the Sama Road area of Sokoto, and he urged the DSS to promptly release him.
The incident has sparked further discussion about the ongoing issues of governance in Nigeria and the response of state authorities to dissent and activism.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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