DSS Clarifies Reports on Okey Ndibe, Says Airport Interaction For Watchlist Delisting Process
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that it arrested or detained Professor Okey Ndibe at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Favour Dozie, the Service said it was “setting the records straight” regarding reports of Ndibe’s alleged arrest.
“The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby clarifies that, it did not arrest or detain Prof Okey Ndibe at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on June 1, 2026 or any other place on that date for that matter,” the statement said.
According to the DSS, the current Director-General, upon assuming office, directed a review of old Watch-List Actions (WLAs), some of which date back to the military era, to ensure that citizens are not unduly embarrassed because of existing watchlist records.
