Again, DG DSS orders release of wrongfully detained suspects

The Director General of Nigeria's Department of State Services has ordered the release of suspects wrongfully detained. This action repeats a previous directive aimed at correcting detention errors.

The Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria's primary security agency, has seen its Director General issue an order for the release of individuals held without proper cause. The directive, described as occurring 'again,' highlights ongoing efforts to address wrongful detentions within the system.

Details from the report indicate that this is not the first instance of such an intervention by the DG. While specific names of the affected suspects or the locations of detention remain undisclosed in available information, the order emphasizes adherence to legal standards in security operations.

This development comes amid broader discussions on human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria's security practices. No further timeline or additional context was provided, but the repetition suggests a pattern of reviewing and rectifying detention cases to prevent injustices.

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