Coup allegation: DSS explains Fani-Kayode invitation, says ‘investigation continues’
Department of State Services (DSS) has explained its recent invitation to the Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode over the latter’s recent comments alleging a military coup in the country.
Though, the agency has since released the politician, it stated that ‘the investigation, however, continues.’
A statement by the DSS, Tuesday, issued by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Peter Afunanya, said the invitation to Chief Fani-Kayode ‘was in respect of an investigation of some of his allegations and insinuations relating to issues relevant to National Security.’
The agency further warned political actors in the country ‘to avoid heating up the polity and evoking tendencies that could lead to violent reactions as well as undermine peace and order,’ through their utterances and public communication engagements ahead of the 2023 General Elections.
“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby informs the public that it invited Chief Femi Fani-Kayode to its National Headquarters, Abuja on 13th February, 2023.
“The invitation was in respect of an investigation of some of his allegations and insinuations relating to issues relevant to National Security.
“Chief Fani-Kayode faced a Panel which interviewed him on the subject matter. Afterwards, the Service granted him administrative bail and directed that he makes routine returns to the Office with effect from Wednesday, 15th February, 2023 till otherwise.
“The investigation, however, continues.
“Meanwhile, political parties and their media managers are advised to apply restraint in their utterances and public communication engagements prior to and after the general elections.
“This is to avoid heating up the polity and evoking tendencies that could lead to violent reactions as well as undermine peace and order,” read the statement.
