DSS Arrests Man For Protesting Against NNPC Policies, Details Surface
- The DSS has reportedly arrested a man identified as Kennedy Tabuko for allegedly attempting to incite the public against the NNPC policies
- A source in the secret police disclosed that Tabuko was invited for questioning to understand the motive of his actions
- On Thursday, November 21, Tabuko and others stormed the national assembly to demand transparency in the ongoing probe of the alleged importation of adulterated fuel into the country
Kennedy Tabuko, self-proclaimed leader of the Niger Delta Development Initiative, was taken into custody by the Department of State Service (DSS) for questioning over his attempts to allegedly incite the public against government policies.
According to a top security source, Tabuko was invited for questioning by the secret police due to multiple attempts to mobilise unsuspecting youths to protest against federal government policies.
Source: Twitter
Vanguard reported that Tabuko's most recent effort involved organising a protest at the National Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, to demonstrate against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited policies.
However, security agents intercepted him before the protest could take place. The source said the DSS is investigating Tabuko's activities to uncover his motives and identify potential collaborators.
Protesters storm National Assembly
On Thursday, protesters stormed the national assembly to demand transparency in the ongoing probe into the alleged importation of adulterated fuel into Nigeria. They questioned the national assembly since the inauguration of the joint committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Among the protesters' demands is that civil society groups and experts be included in the investigative panel to enhance transparency in the ongoing probe.
They argued that freedom of expression is essential in a democratic society, and individuals should be able to freely express their opinions and dissent peacefully.
The protesters added that governments are also responsible for maintaining public safety and preventing harm.
Alex Ikwechegh: House of reps take action
Legit.ng earlier reported that the House of Representatives condemned its member caught in a viral video assaulting an e-hailing driver
Akin Rotimi Jr, the spokesperson of the House, said the national assembly takes the allegation of assault seriously and condemned the development
According to Rotimi Jr, the House monitors the situation and urges the public to remain calm and allow the police to do their job.
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