The Department of State Services, DSS has explained that it is holding former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam in detention because he has refused to cooperate on the investigation into some weapons discovered in a facility linked to him.
While reacting to calls that it should release the former governor who have been in its custody for many weeks, the Service, said it has not violated any law in its detention of Suswam.
While reacting to calls that it should release the former governor who have been in its custody for many weeks, the Service, said it has not violated any law in its detention of Suswam.
DSS said this in a statement issued on its behalf by Tony Opuiyo, one of its operatives on Wednesday.
The secret police said in the statement, “The Service is equally aware of the efforts being made by some individuals to create a deep sense of insecurity in some parts of the country simply for their own selfish interest.
“To this end, The Service wishes to reiterate its commitment to ensuring that peace prevails across the country and warns that it will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law against defaulters, no matter how highly placed.
“The case of former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel SUSWAM, is typical.
“The Service has continued to hold him in line with the dictates of the law – more so that he has not cooperated on the issues concerning the recovery of large cache of arms at his facilities.
“While the investigation is ongoing on this matter, the Service has valid detention warrants to keep him.
“He will be charged accordingly, once the investigations are concluded.”