The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a man who was wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists following a review of his case.

The release followed the findings of a DSS investigation review panel, which cleared Nura Idris of allegations of collaborating with the terrorist group.

In addition to ordering his release, the DSS Director-General approved a compensation package of N3 million to help Idris meet his immediate needs and also pledged to support him in rebuilding his business.

According to a security source, Idris, a farmer and livestock rearer from Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested by a sister security agency in Suleja, Niger State, in June 2024 over alleged links to terrorists before being transferred to DSS custody.

Following a comprehensive review of the case, the DSS panel found no evidence to support the allegations against him, prompting the Director-General to order his immediate release and compensation.

Receiving the compensation, Idris expressed gratitude to the DSS leadership, saying the financial support would help him rebuild his life.

“I thank the DGSS for his kindness. I was well treated in DSS custody and I pray that Allah rewards the DGSS immensely,” the source quoted Idris as saying.

His father, Yusuf Idris, who received him upon his release, also thanked the DSS Director-General for what he described as his compassion and generosity, assuring that the compensation would be put to good use.

Another security source disclosed that in similar cases, the DSS usually follows up with released detainees by providing psychological and medical support before helping them establish businesses of their choice to facilitate reintegration into society.