The Department of State Services (DSS) have after a whole month of incarceration finally released President of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and aide to Senate President Bukola Saraki, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere.
Upon his release, the Ikenga briefed newsmen and told them about the horrors of his detention and his plans to commence proceedings against the DSS over his treatment.
He said, “I have consulted with my lawyers and they are seeking an order of court for the enforcement of my fundamental rights declaring my month long detention illegal and they are seeking for damages of N200 million against the DSS for the illegal detention and torture.
“The job of security agencies is quite tasking and I commend them for the successes, but, while discharging their responsibilities they should respect the rights of citizens and not be used to harass, intimidate, punish or victimise a citizen because of their views,”
Ikenga went on to highlight his plans moving forward and stated that he was steadfast in what he wanted to achieve “I am still committed to my mandate; to carry out the required reforms in the youth council and to the ideals of a free and democratic society. My focus will now include fight against abuse of rights, unemployment and empowerment of youths.
“I shall continue to fight and I will not disappoint.”
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