DSS Arrests Man for Threatening Abuja Schools

The Department of State Services (DSS) arrested John Jude Agbo for allegedly sending threatening text messages to three schools in Abuja, warning of attacks on students and teachers. DSS operatives, led by Michael Jeggo, testified in court regarding the receipt of these threats via mobile numbers associated with Agbo.

He was arraigned on March 17, 2026, on two counts under the Terrorism Prevention Act of 2022 and the Cybercrime Prohibition and Prevention Act of 2024. The threats were sent to Premier International School, Regent Secondary School, and Oakland International School.

Evidence presented included a recovered Tecno Android phone and a compact disc containing audio-visual recordings of Agbo's statements. The defense, represented by Hamza Dantani, acknowledged familiarity with the phone but denied ownership.

The trial, presided over by Justice Joyc Abdulmalik, was adjourned to May 12, 2026, to allow the prosecution to present further evidence.