Chief of the Islamic Motion of Nigeria (IMN), popularly generally known as Shiites, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has been known as a liar by the Division of State Safety Service.
DSS accused El-Zakzaky of mendacity in opposition to it on Monday.
The Service denied diverting cash meant for him and his spouse whereas in custody.
Zakzaky, in an interview with Punch on the weekend, alleged that the DSS diverted N4 million month-to-month allowance meant for them whereas they had been detained.
He additional alleged they personally took care of personal feeding and utilities in the course of the interval.
However Public Relations Officer of the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, mentioned it was a lie aimed toward maligning the safety company.
Afunanya mentioned in a WhatsApp message: "This can be a full falsehood unfold by somebody desirous of maligning a noble organisation just like the DSS.
"The Service is totally guided by the Administration of Prison Justice Act (ACJA) which governs its suspect dealing with guidelines. "It's unlucky somebody like him selected to lie. Attainable he misplaced full reminiscence concerning the details and the reality. "The DSS doesn't maltreat suspects. Whereas in India years again, he selected or most well-liked to be returned to the DSS custody. "Why? As a result of in keeping with him, he had higher remedy. So, we are going to ignore him. "Those that have points earlier than the courtroom ought to face their instances and cease blaming the DSS. "We respect the legal guidelines and can at all times be ruled by the rules of rule of regulation. "The DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, is a democrat who respects rules of engagement and democracy."
