The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked what it described as false and misleading Facebook post which claimed that the Service arrested. Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for “raising a false alarm in a video”.
A statement Wednesday signed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, National Headquarters, State Services, Abuja said DSS never invited nor arrested the Evangelist.
Favour Dozie said, “The Department of State Services (DSS) has noted, with dismay, a false and misleading Facebook Post alleging that, it arrested Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm in a video claiming that Fulani herdsmen attacked a crusade in Agboda V illage, Nasarawa State. This claim is incorrect and appears intended to cast the Service in bad light as well as steer public tension.
“For clarity, Evangelist Ukpo Daniel was never invited nor arrested by the DSS. His spouse, Elizabeth, who originated the Post, when contacted, confirmed that she was with him at the Police Headquarters, Lafia. Therefore, the Service views such misrepresentations in ways that could inflame tension or disrupt ongoing operations, seriously.
“Consequently, the Service advises the public to depend on verified information and communication channels to stem the spate of disinformation that may be exploited to further distort national security.”