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Nigerian author and public affairs commentator, Okey Ndibe, has regained his freedom after being questioned by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
Ndibe confirmed his release on Tuesday, hours after reports emerged that he had been stopped by security officials upon his arrival at the airport.
The renowned writer disclosed that he spent more than three hours with DSS operatives before he was eventually allowed to leave.
Reacting to the development, Ndibe expressed appreciation to friends, associates and supporters who reached out after learning about the incident.
“I am so grateful for the expressions of concern by many friends, acquaintances and others over my detention earlier today by the DSS at Murtala Muhammed International Airport,” he wrote.
While describing his experience, the author noted that the officers who interacted with him remained professional throughout the engagement.
“The two agents who interacted with me were quite courteous throughout
