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DSS Arrests Investigative Journalist, Soyinka

The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested an investigative journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka.

It was gathered that Soyinka, who is the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa was arrested  at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday.

In a distress message sent to The PUNCH, one of his friends stated that Soyinka was picked up shortly after arriving from the United Kingdom.

According to the friend, no reason was given for his arrest and Soyinka had been held incommunicado.

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The message read, “Adejuwon Soyinka has been detained by officers of the Department of State Security at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The incident happened around 5.40 am on Sunday, the 25th of August, 2024, shortly after he arrived in Nigeria via a Virgin Atlantic flight from the United Kingdom.

“As at the time of this report, no reason had been given for his detention by the security agency. Soyinka has not been reachable as messages and calls to his phone have been unanswered.”

When contacted, the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said he was not aware of Soyinka’s arrest.

“I am not aware of the matter you have raised and have no comments on it,” he said.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.

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