The Directorate of State Service (DSS) in Edo has denied invading the residence of Taiwo Akerele, former Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Godwin Obaseki, or arresting anyone associated with him.
Mr Sheikh Waziri, DSS Director in Edo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday, that no operative of the service invaded the residence of Akerele on Sunday.
There were reports in Benin that the operatives had arrested one Jaspa Olowojoba, Personal Assistant to Akerele, when the operative could not find him.
The report also quoted Akerele saying, “They cordoned off my street, arrested all my personal staff, my security and they took away all my children’s birth certificates.
“They were chasing me up and down. They sealed my house. My life is under threat.
“I said I have resigned and that I share Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision. I am still Edo State Governor’s political son. What else do they want from me?”
While debunking the reported arrest, the DSS Director said:
“I have verified and confirmed that the DSS Edo has not invaded the residence nor arrested anyone associated with the former CoS,” Waziri said.
The former CoS on Saturday resigned his appointment, while Obaseki had replaced him with Mr Osaze Uzamure.
