By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Okay News
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
Reading: Okupe describes arrest by EFCC a ‘mistake’ following release
Font ResizerAa
Okay NewsOkay News
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
Follow US
2026 © Okay International Limited - All rights reserved
News

Okupe describes arrest by EFCC a ‘mistake’ following release

Adamu Abubakar Isa
By
Adamu Abubakar Isa
ByAdamu Abubakar Isa
Web content creator, social media manager
Follow:
Published: 2023/01/12
1 Min Read
Share
SHARE

Doyin Okupe who has just been released made it known that the DSS Arrested him by mistake.

He revealed in a tweet that he was on his way for his medicals when the incident happened.

Okupe was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday morning at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

Spokesman of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, who confirmed the arrest, said Okupe was arrested at the instance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and handed over to them.

- Advertisement -

But Okupe in a tweet few minutes ago, confirmed his release from EFCC custody.

He tweeted: “I was arrested & detained @ the MM int airport, Lagos this morning 12th Jan on my way to UK for medicals, yrs after my passport was withheld by the FHC Abuja.I just left the efcc office where snr officers in lagos& Abuja apologised to me for the error. OCCUPATIONAL HAZZARD abi?”

Follow Okay News channel on WhatsApp
Add as a preferred source on Google
Follow Okay News on Instagram
- Advertisement -

Share This Article
Facebook Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Print
Previous Article Google Unveils Nigeria Elections Trends Hub for 2023 Presidential Poll
Next Article L-R: Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewa Land receiving the ASR Africa and BUA Foundation N1billion grant letter from Udoh Ubon, Managing Director, ASR Africa and O'tega Ogra, Director, Corporate Communications, BUA Group at the grant presentation in Ogun state. ASR Africa and BUA Foundation Approve N1.5 Billion Grant for Yewa Land Development

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TiktokFollow
WhatsAppFollow
- Advertisement -

More News

News

EFCC Charges Man Over ₦603 Million Fake NNPC Job Appointment Scheme

By Adamu Abubakar Isa
3 Min Read
News

Migrant Boat Tragedy off Libya Leaves 53 Dead, UN Agency Says

By Adamu Abubakar Isa
3 Min Read
News

Appeal Court Says Senate Had Power To Suspend Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
2 Min Read
Okay NewsOkay News
2026 © Okay International Limited - All rights reserved
  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Team
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

Continue with Facebook