The Department of State Services, has denied that it tortured President Muhammadu Buhari’s late driver, Sa’idu Afaka as reported by the online news portal, Saharareporters.
Saharareporters had in a report said the late Afaka tricked Buhari into approving a multi-million naira contract.
According to the news website, the DSS upon discovering the scam, arrested and tortured him before dumping him at the State House Clinic where he died.
But in the denial which is contained in a statement signed by the spokesman for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, the Service said the report was false.
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“The Department of State Services (DSS) denies the misleading news by saharareporters that it tortured Sa’idu Afaka, the President’s official driver to death. While the said driver was never arrested or detained by the Service, it is a known fact that it does not torture suspects. Its suspect handling method is usually in compliance with the tenets of criminal justice administration system and democracy.
“It may be recalled that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, had on 6th April, 2021 announced the passing of Afaka after a prolonged illness as well as the condolences of the President to his family. The public should, therefore, disregard the fake news spewed by the online platform,” the statement said.
