The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested Adejuwon Soyinka, the West African Regional Editor of the Conversation Africa.
Soyinka, Pioneer Editor of the BBC Pidgin Service, was said to be detained by SSS operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos around 5.40 a.m. on Sunday.
This happened upon his arrival from the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic flight.
As of the time of this report, no reason has been given for his detention by the security agency.
Daily Trust Foundation trains N/East journalists in budget tracking, investigation
FG urged to obey court’s order on attacks against journalists
According to Soyinka’s friend, who put up a message, he has not been reachable as messages and calls to his phone have been unanswered.
Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, has however, denied the arrest.
Afunanya said he was not aware of Soyinka’s arrest.
He said: “I am not aware of the matter you have raised.”
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
