Nigerian Army Delays Blogger's Transfer to DSS Amid Outrage

The Nigerian Army has not yet transferred detained blogger Chidieber to the Department of State Services (DSS), despite previous claims of such a transfer. Chidieber was arrested alongside a soldier following preliminary investigations into a viral social media post concerning troop welfare.

The Army's statement, issued on a Saturday and signed by Colonel, the acting director of Army Public Relations, indicated that Chidieber's actions were deemed to have gone beyond whistleblowing, potentially causing discontent among military ranks. Sources from the military informed Saharareport that Chidieber has not been moved to DSS custody due to the agency's alleged reluctance to accept him under current conditions.

Public outrage has emerged over reports of Chidieber's alleged abduction and torture, with claims that he was denied access to legal representation. The situation has raised concerns about the welfare of junior soldiers and the military's treatment of dissent.