By Huldah Shado
The Department of State Services (DSS), has been accused of unlawfully detaining Abuja resident, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, without trial or formal charges for over two months.
Her daughter, Miriam Chinaemerem Ozoadibe, told reporters that the family has had no contact with her mother since June 11, 2025, when she was allegedly picked up in Wuse, Abuja, while on her way to visit a church member, Mr. Adesegun Oluwatosin.
The family reported her disappearance to several police stations, including Apo Police Station, Wuse Police Station, and the FCT Police Command.
Phone tracking indicated her last known location was near the DSS Headquarters in Abuja.
Despite repeated petitions from the family’s lawyers and Mrs. Ozoadibe’s father sent to the FCT Commissioner of Police, the National Security Adviser, and the DSS Director-General, there has been no official response or explanation for her detention.
According to Miriam, her mother had left their Apo residence in a silver Lexus 350 SUV, intending to meet her sister in Wuse 2 before deciding to first visit Mr. Oluwatosin.
Tracking data placed her final location at “FC2361 NSA office Abuja” (coordinates: 9.069829940795898, 7.502470016479492), suggesting she may have been taken to the DSS Headquarters.
The family’s frustration mirrors other reported cases of prolonged, unexplained detention by the DSS.
One such case involves a man identified as Salisu, whose case officer reportedly confirmed he was found guilty of no offence but remains in custody over fears he might sue the agency for unlawful detention if released.
The DSS has not commented on Mrs. Ozoadibe’s case or the broader concerns raised by these incidents, which have intensified debate over the agency’s adherence to due process, human rights protections, and the balance between national security and individual liberties.
