Relief has followed days of uncertainty. Former UNN Vice-Chancellor Professor Aghaji has regained his freedom after spending several days in the custody of the Department of State Services.
ABUJA, FCT — The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the former University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aghaji, after holding him in custody for several days. The circumstances surrounding his detention and subsequent release have continued to attract public attention.
According to available reports, Professor Aghaji was released after spending days in DSS custody. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the reasons for his detention or whether he will face any further legal or administrative action. The DSS had not issued a detailed official statement on the matter at the time of filing this report.
The development has generated reactions from members of the academic community and other stakeholders, many of whom had expressed concern over the former university administrator’s detention. They have called for greater transparency regarding the circumstances of the case while awaiting further clarification from security authorities.
Professor Aghaji previously served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, one of the country’s leading federal universities. His release comes amid growing public interest in the handling of cases involving prominent public figures and former government officials.
The development means attention is likely to shift to whether the DSS or other relevant authorities will provide additional details about the case. Any official statement or legal action could help clarify the events surrounding the detention and release of the former university administrator.
Professor Benjamin Ozumba Aghaji Regains Freedom After DSS Releases Him
