MAMU: DSS confirms detention, explains why

Following its interdiction of the deported bandit-victim negotiator TukurMamu, the DSS has confirmed the publisher is now in its custody.

In a statement, DSS Spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said the agency is interrogating him over security issues.

“The Department of State Services (DSS) has been inundated with enquires in respect of the arrest or otherwise of Tukur Mamu, the self-acclaimed Kaduna Train hostage negotiator. This is to confirm that Manu, as a person of interest, was intercepted by Nigeria’s foreign partners at Cairo, Egypt on 6th September, 2022 while on his way to Saudi Arabia.

“He has since been returned to the country, today, 7th September, 2022 and taken into the Service’s custody. The act followed a request by Nigeria’s Military, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Community to their foreign partners to bring back Mamu to the country to answer critical questions on ongoing investigations relating to some security matters in parts of the country. The public may wish to note that the law will appropriately take its course.”

The National Daily earlier reported Manu’s ordeal started from Egypt on his way to Mecca on Tuesday.

He said he was detained for 4 hours, and returned to Nigeria.