The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Michael Lenin, a prominent leader of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja. According to reports, Lenin was apprehended at his residence in the Apo area of the capital city at around 2 am on Monday.
According to reports, Lenin was apprehended at his residence in the Apo area of the capital city at around 2 am on Monday.
Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, confirmed the arrest to Punch, alleging that DSS operatives raided Lenin’s home and assaulted him during the process.
“Lenin has been arrested by the DSS. He was picked up during a raid on his house around 2 am. He was arrested and tortured in the presence of his family. We are demanding his immediate and unconditional release,” Adenola stated.
Efforts to reach DSS spokesperson Peter Afunanya for confirmation were unsuccessful as he had not responded to messages at the time of reporting.
