The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the arrest of an active staff member, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, who is suspected of forcefully converting and marrying a lady, Walida Abdulhadi.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director Public Relations and Strategic Communications, National Headquarters State Services, Abuja.
The statement said the arrested staff was being investigated.
However, the DSS has disowned one Ifeanyi Festus, who was reportedly involved in alleged abduction, defilement of a minor.
The Service said it had no record of him in its employment.
The statement reads: “The attention of Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to reports alleging involvement of a staff of DSS, one Ifeanyi Festus, in a case of abduction, defilement of a minor and abuse of office among other offences.
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“For clarity, the Service has no record of above named in its employment.
“However, it is hereby confirmed that, an active staff, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, who is suspected to have forcefully converted and married one Walida Abdulhadi ‘f’, has been arrested and is currently being investigated.
“It must be stressed that, such acts are against our regulations and laid down code of conduct.
“As such, outcome of the investigation will be made public, please”.
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