The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, of lying against them.
According to the Islamic cleric, the DSS had allegedly diverted the money meant for him and his wife while in custody.
In a recent interview, El-Zakzaky accused the DSS of diverting an N4 million monthly allowance meant for him and his wife while they were detained by the service.
He also alleged that they took care of their feeding and utilities during the period.
But DSS spokesman Dr. Peter Afunanya said El-Zakzaky lied to malign the security agency.
He said: “This is a complete falsehood spread by someone desirous of maligning a noble organization like the DSS. The service is completely guided by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) which governs its suspect handling rules…”
“El-Zakzaky is talking tongue in cheek. It is unfortunate someone like him chose to lie. Possibly he lost complete memory about the facts and the truth. The DSS doesn’t maltreat suspects. While in India years back, he chose or preferred to be returned to the DSS custody. Why? Because, according to him, he had better treatment. So, we will ignore him.
“Those who have issues before the court should face their cases and stop blaming the DSS. We respect the laws and will always be governed by the principles of rule of law.
“The DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, is a democrat who respects rules of engagement and democracy.”
