DSS arrests MASSOB, IPOB alleged prime sponsor
Chief
Victor Umeh, the former national chairman and senatorial candidate of
the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the court-ordered
re-run election in Anambra Central zone, has been arrested by operatives
of the Department of State Security (DSS).
According to a report on This Day, Umeh was arrested today, March 3, at his Enugu residence and was taken to Abuja by road.
Although the details of his arrest still remain sketchy, Stan Okeke, Umeh’s media aide, confirmed the arrest of his boss in Enugu.
He said: “Officials of the DSS arrested Umeh at his residence following a petition by political leaders from Anambra state allegedly led by former governor of the state, Dr. Peter Obi that he is sponsoring the activities of the IPOB, MASSOB.
“Contrary to reports, Umeh was not handcuffed and was not flown to Abuja. They travelled by road and as I speak with you.”
According to a report on This Day, Umeh was arrested today, March 3, at his Enugu residence and was taken to Abuja by road.
Although the details of his arrest still remain sketchy, Stan Okeke, Umeh’s media aide, confirmed the arrest of his boss in Enugu.
He said: “Officials of the DSS arrested Umeh at his residence following a petition by political leaders from Anambra state allegedly led by former governor of the state, Dr. Peter Obi that he is sponsoring the activities of the IPOB, MASSOB.
“Contrary to reports, Umeh was not handcuffed and was not flown to Abuja. They travelled by road and as I speak with you.”
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