DSS denies Chiwetalu Agu’s relatives access to him after transferring him to Abuja

The veteran actor is facing serious allegations for wearing a Biafra outfit.

Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has been transferred to Abuja by the Department of State Services (DSS), for further investigations on his ongoing case.

Agu was arrested by the Nigerian Army on October 7, 2021 for wearing a Biafra outfit while performing charity activities. The incident took place around Upper Iweka in Onitsha, Anambra state while he was distributing bread and other items to the poor.

Asides from wearing the outfit, the Nigerian Army has also accused him of soliciting support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. He was handed over to the DSS for further investigation and prosecution.

However, a family relative of the actor has revealed that they have been denied access to communicate with him.

According to this source, Agu was first moved from Enugu to Abuja, but attempts to see him at Abuja have been completely refused by the DSS.

“We spent two days trying to ascertain his whereabouts. We were later informed that he was moved to Enugu and then Abuja,” the source said.

“We heard that the idea is to move him away from the South-East. We have made efforts to see him, but the DSS has not granted us access. Even the lawyers have not been allowed to reach him.”

Punch reveals that attempts to reach DSS spokesman Dr. Peter Afunaya have proved futile ever since.