Journalist, Zainab's Arrest Linked to My Bail Process, Not Drone - Sowore Counters DSS
Sowore said the journalist was held to block his passport delivery for bail compliance, while the DSS said she carried a drone without authorization.
- On Thursday, activist Omoyele Sowore alleged the State Security Service detained journalist Zainab Sodiq to frustrate his bail process, dismissing the agency's claim she was intercepted for transporting an unauthorized drone.
- The SSS stated operatives intercepted Sodiq at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday while she traveled to Abuja with a drone lacking the mandatory End User Certificate required for security clearance.
- Sowore claimed Sodiq carried his international passport, necessary to satisfy bail conditions imposed by Justice Mohammed Umar, asserting the agency detained her to prevent him from meeting those requirements.
- After being allowed to continue her journey, Sodiq reported to the DSS National Headquarters on Wednesday, July 8, for further investigation; Director-General Tosin Ajayi reportedly described the detention as "routine screening."
- Nigeria has significantly tightened drone controls in recent years to mitigate security risks, and security agencies are authorized to impound devices operating without the necessary government-issued End User Certificate.
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SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore's activities, SaharaReporters publisher reacts
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Journalist, Zainab's arrest linked to my bail process, not drone - Sowore counters DSS
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the Department of State Services, DSS, explanation for the detention of journalist Zainab Sodiq, alleging that she was targeted because of her role in his bail process and not because she was carrying a drone. Sowore made the allegation in a post on X on Thursday, shortly after the DSS said Sodiq was being investigated for travelling with an Unmanned Aerial Ve…
DSS confirms detention of journalist, Zainab Sodiq over alleged unauthorized drone
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the detention of one Zainab Sodiq over alleged possession of an unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone. This is coming after Publisher of Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore accused the secret police of unlawfully detaining the journalist. In a statement issued on Thursday by […] The post DSS confirms detention of journalist, Zainab Sodiq over alleged unauthorized dr…
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