DSS Denies Ekiti Lawmaker's Death

Patrick Ugeh in Abuja

The Department of State Services, DSS, has denied that a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Akanni Afolabi, being held by it had died.

Debunking the “rumour, which is being
dangerously spread in Ekiti State by some mischief makers to the effect that Hon.

Afolabi has died in custody,” the secret police affirmed that Afolabi was hale and hearty “as he is being presented to the press today.”

According to the DSS spokesman, Tony Opuiyo, “The fact is that one of the members of the Assembly, Hon. Akanni Afolabi, was duly invited by the Service over some serious breaches bordering on State security and for which he has some explanations to make. These breaches fall under the purview of the DSS to investigate.”

He therefore warned all those who had planned to “make a meat out of this” to desist from it and steer clear from trouble.

Opuiyo threatened that the Service would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law against anyone or persons that might engage in violent actions of any kind.

He however appealed to all law-abiding Ekiti residents should go about their normal businesses and assured them of the full protection by security agencies.