The Department of State Services (DSS) has said the secret police is not distracted by some biased narratives relating to the arrest of the bandits’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu.
The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said the outcome of the investigation carried out on Mamu has been mind blogging.
Afunanya stated this while reacting to comments by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.
KEMI FILANI NEWS had reported that Gumi had accused the DSS of terrorism for arresting Mamu ‘unjustly’.
The controversial cleric challenged the secret police to either release Mamu or charge him to court immediately.
He said,” Take him to court to face trial. Keeping him in custody despite being a family man was just to intimidate him. This intimidation is also terrorism. Arresting people unjustly is also terrorism; just like the terrorists do by going to somebody’s house to kidnap him.”
Reacting, Afunanya said, ”The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed, with keen observation, overzealous comments by sections of the public in view of issues relating to the arrest and investigation of Tukur Mamu.”
”The Service wishes that it is not distracted with some of the skewed narratives pervading the media space.
”Instead, it requests to be left alone to concentrate on the ongoing investigations, the outcomes of which have remained mind-boggling.
”Meanwhile, the Service will cease further comments on the subject matter since the Court will determine its course.
”Consequently, the public is hereby enjoined to desist from making unguarded utterances and await the court proceedings.”
