DSS probes alleged attack on operative in Adamawa

The Department of State Services has said it is investigating the alleged attack on one of its staff members during the supplementary election in Adamawa State.

The development was made known by the spokesperson for the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement obtained by our correspondent on Sunday.

Afunanya said, “The attention of the Department of State Services has been drawn to a trending video on social media in which someone suspected to be its staff was allegedly manhandled by some political miscreants in Adamawa State.

“This followed developments arising from the supplementary governorship election in the State. The service wishes to inform the public that it has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.”

The DSS further sued for calm, while urging concerned parties to eschew violence.

Afunanya added, “While calling for calm, the service also implores concerned parties in Adamawa State to remain peace-loving and shun violence.”