DSS arrests man behind fake video of Buhari’s marriage to a minister

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man for creating and sharing a fake video depicting President Muhammadu Buhari’s marriage to a minister.

The 32-year-old man identified as Kabiru Mohammed who hails from Dala, Kano State was paraded on Friday, January 3rd.

Speaking at the press conference, Afunaya disclosed that the intelligence service acted on a formal complaint by Ahmed.

The DSS spokesperson warned Nigerians against the of fake news, noting that the service would not hesitate to arrest any individual deemed to be causing instability in the country with fake information.

He also used the event to reiterate the agency’s commitment to maintaining the peace and stability of Nigeria.

In October, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster and Management, Sadiya Umar Farouq, denied on rumors of getting married to Buhari.

She issued a disclaimer after a Twitter account quoted as her comments on the alleged affair.

Sadiya Farouq, via her handle (@Sadiya_farouq), tweeted: “It has come to my attention that a fake Twitter account @Sadiya_farouq_ has been created in my name.

“I wish to inform my followers and well-meaning Nigerians to disregard the handle and any information posted on it. My official Twitter handle remains @Sadiya_farouq”