Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended Micheal Lenin, a key leader of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory. The arrest occurred in the early hours of Monday, around 2 am, at Lenin\u2019s residence in the Apo area of Abuja.<\/p>\n
According to reports, the raid on Lenin\u2019s home was conducted with significant force, leading to allegations of severe misconduct by the DSS. Damilare Adenola, the Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, provided details on the incident. Adenola claimed that not only was Lenin\u2019s home raided, but the arrest also involved physical assault on Lenin in the presence of his family members.<\/p>\n
Adenola stated, \u201cLenin has been arrested by the DSS. He was taken during a raid on his house around 2 am. The manner of his arrest was marked by torture and intimidation, which occurred in front of his family. We are urgently calling for his immediate and unconditional release.\u201d<\/p>\n
The arrest of Lenin is seen as a critical development in the ongoing protests against government policies. The Endbadgovernance movement, which has been vocal about its demands for political and administrative reforms, views this action as an attempt to stifle dissent and suppress public outcry.<\/p>\n
Human rights organizations and advocacy groups have expressed concern over the use of force and the alleged abuse of power by the DSS. They are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Lenin\u2019s arrest and treatment.<\/p>\n
The DSS has yet to release an official statement regarding the operation or the allegations made by Adenola.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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