We Didn’t Arrest Evangelist Ukpo Daniel, Facebook Post Is Misleading And False, Says DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has declared that it has no hand in the alleged arrest of Evangelist Ukpo Daniel for raising a false alarm in a video claiming that Fulani herdsmen attacked a crusade in Agboda Village, Nasarawa State.

It condemned a Facebook post which had claimed that DSS operatives arrested the Evangelist, describing the post as “false and misleading”.

In a statement endorsed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the DSS declared that Evangelist Ukpo Daniel was never invited nor arrested by the DSS.

It stated: “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.”

The DSS further advised 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.