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Trademore Estate Arrest: DSS Absolves Kogi Govt, Warns Accuser Against Fake News
By Uche Onyeali
Department of State Services, DSS, has warned a woman who identified herself as the wife of one Shafiu Ibrahim to desist from misleading the public with fake news, hate speech, misleading narratives and other instruments of disinformation against the Service to curry unnecessary public sympathy.
The woman had in a viral video claimed that her husband, who was linked to terrorism and arrested at Trademore Estate on October 24, was abducted by people who identified themselves as operatives of the DSS, alleging that the Kogi State Government, particularly the governor and his chief of staff, were behind his ordeal.
She had also claimed that despite being pregnant, the DSS personnel that broke into their house assaulted her and others.
Reacting to the allegations in a statement yesterday, spokesperson for the Service, Peter Afunanya, said Aisha was either deliberately lying or playing to the gallery.
The DSS said, “She is either playing to the gallery or deliberately lying. It is not to my knowledge that she was denied access at the agency’s gate. The DSS does not deny anyone access to its facility or suspects once the criteria for such access are met.
“There are processes/procedures in this regard. It is also very unfortunate that the lady is dragging the Service into Kogi State local politics. She knows very well that the husband was not picked as a result of Kogi politics as she has desperately tried to link us with or make the public believe.
“Encourage her to desist from using fake news, hate speech, hostile activism, misleading narratives and other instruments of disinformation against the Service or to curry unnecessary public sympathy.
“She knows her husband and the circumstances of his arrest which was procedurally done. He was not the only person arrested at that time.
“She should, please, stop the sensation and m mischief to drag us into Kogi politics.”
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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application
Joel Ajayi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.
The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.
According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.
NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.
It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.
The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.
It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission
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