DSS frees farmer cleared of Boko Haram links, pays compensation

DSS frees farmer cleared of Boko Haram links, pays compensation

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a farmer, Nura Idris, after an investigation revealed he never worked with the Boko Haram insurgent group. According to Daily Nigerian, DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi ordered Idris’ release and approved a payment of N3m to help him rebuild his life and business. Idris, a farmer and herder from Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested in Suleja, Niger State, in 202…

DSS Frees, Compensates Man Wrongly Arrested Over Alleged Boko Haram Links

The director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi has ordered the immediate release of a man wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists. The setting free followed a DSS investigation review panel that cleared Nura Idris of allegations of collaboration with Boko Haram terrorists. Aside from giving Idris N3 million monetary compensation to meet his immediate needs, the DSS DG promised to help the wrongfully de…

DSS Releases Farmer Cleared of Boko Haram Links, Awards N3m Compensation

The Department of State Services (DSS) has freed Nura Idris, a farmer from Kaduna State, after investigations confirmed he had no ties to Boko Haram.Idris, who hails from Soba Local Government Area, was arrested in Suleja, Niger State, in 2024 over allegations of terrorist links before being handed over to the DSS. A review panel later found no evidence against him, leading to his release.DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, not only o…