The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that the
Nigerian army handed over Chiwetalu Agu, the Nollywood actor, to the unit for
further questioning.
Speaking on the development on Saturday, Peter Afunaya, DSS spokesman, said the ace actor is
currently in the custody of the secret police.
Although Afunaya declined further comments on the matter, he
said the DSS would ensure that justice take its course.
“The army handed him over to us for further questioning. As
far as we’re concerned, justice will take its course,” he said.
The movie star was first arrested on Thursday by soldiers
for wearing an outfit themed after the flag of Biafra during which he was also
reportedly assaulted.
The army, however, denied assaulting the comic actor, adding
that he was arrested after he publicly displayed his solidarity for the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a proscribed separatist group.
He was eventually released on Friday, after spending nearly
24 hours in detention — a development that sparked widespread outrage on social
media.
The actor had dismissed claims by the army that he was
supporting activities of IPOB in the southeast.
He also argued that he only wore a civil dress not Biafra
outfit as claimed.
Several Nigerians have condemned the actor’s arrest by the
army and the subsequent involvement of the DSS.
Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, had earlier argued
that Chiwetalu did not commit any criminal offence known to law, adding that
his arrest was illegal.
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