According to The Guardian Nigeria, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Dutse branch has called for a swift, transparent investigation after a DSS officer was arrested over allegations involving a minor.
The report says the case has run for over two years and gained new momentum after a court order directed security agencies to arrest and investigate the suspect.
The DSS is quoted as saying such acts violate its regulations and that it will make the outcome of the investigation public, as pressure mounts for accountability.
Legal observers say the case highlights the need for stronger oversight, survivor protection and zero tolerance for abuses of power.
Echotitbits take: This case will test institutional credibility. Watch for open prosecution, victim protection, and consequences beyond internal disciplinary processes.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/nba-seeks-justice-in-alleged-forced-conversion-of-muslim-girl/11 January 2026
The Punch 2026-01-11
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