The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly using his social media account to incite the military to overthrow the current administration.
Chukwuma was said to have used his X handle, @TheAgroman, to make multiple posts urging the Nigerian Armed Forces to “suspend the government” and “reset the country.”
His comments, according to security sources, were viewed as a direct attempt to promote sedition and destabilize the nation.
One of his controversial posts read:
“A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian Government, and join the AES. That is all we need now.” He further claimed that “the military needs your support now! Only them can save this country.”
DSS begins investigation into motive
In another post, Chukwuma accused President Bola Tinubu of “selling the country to the West” and argued that “only the military can reset Nigeria.”
His comments quickly drew public backlash online, prompting authorities to track him down.
Sources within the DSS told journalist Zagazola Makama that the suspect was traced to his residence in Oyigbo, where he was apprehended without resistance. He was immediately transferred to Abuja for further interrogation.
The intelligence agency reportedly considered the matter a serious national security threat, especially at a time when the government is dealing with misinformation and political tension on social media platforms.
Suspect cooperating with security agents
A top security source confirmed that Chukwuma is now cooperating with investigators.
The DSS is expected to issue an official statement on the incident soon, as it continues to monitor social media activities that could undermine the country’s democratic stability.
Authorities have repeatedly warned citizens against making inciting statements or spreading messages that could threaten national peace or encourage unlawful change of government.
