Nigerian author and columnist, Okey Ndibe, has confirmed his release by the Department of State Services, DSS, following his detention at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
Ndibe disclosed this in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, expressing appreciation to friends, acquaintances and well-wishers who reached out to him after news of his detention emerged.
The writer said he was detained by DSS operatives for more than three hours at the airport but noted that the officers who interacted with him were professional and courteous throughout the period.
“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.
“The two agents who interacted with me were quite courteous throughout the three-plus hours of my detention. I’d like to confirm that I’ve been released.”
Ndibe disclosed that he received calls from dozens of people across different parts of the world following the incident, although he was only able to speak with a few of them.
He assured his supporters that he was in good health and high spirits despite the experience.
“In the coming days I’ll find time to return more calls. But I want all to know that I am fine and in excellent spirits. I treasure your messages and gestures of friendship,” he added.
