The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked claims that it arrested Evangelist Ukpo Daniel over what it described as false and misleading Facebook post.
Evangelist Ukpo Daniel had allegedly raised an alarm in a video posted on Facebook for which the DSS described as “false and misleading”.
The Secret Police in a statement by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, National Headquarters, State Services, Abuja, said the DSS never invited nor arrested Evangelist Daniel.
The statement 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 Village, Nasarawa State.
“This claim is incorrect and appears intended to cast the Service in bad light as well as steer public tension,” it said.
The Service said that for clarity, Evangelist Ukpo Daniel was never invited nor arrested by it just as his spouse, Elizabeth, who originated the Post, when contacted, confirmed that she was with him at the Police Headquarters, Lafia.
The DSS therefore viewed such misrepresentations in ways that could inflame tension or disrupt ongoing operations, seriously.
Towards this end, the DSS 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.
