DSS arrests MASSOB, IPOB alleged sponsor Victor Umeh

Chief Victor Umeh, senatorial candidate of APGA ahead of the re-run election in Anambra Central zone, has been arrested by operatives of DSS.

Chief Victor Umeh, the former national chairman and senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the court-ordered re-run election in Anambra Central zone, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS).

According to a report on This Day, Umeh was arrested yesterday, March 3, at his Enugu residence and was taken to Abuja by road.

Although the details of his arrest still remain sketchy, Stan Okeke, Umeh’s media aide, confirmed the arrest of his boss in Enugu.


He said: “Officials of the DSS arrested Umeh at his residence following a petition by political leaders from Anambra state allegedly led by former governor of the state, Dr. Peter Obi that he is sponsoring the activities of the IPOB, MASSOB.

“Contrary to reports, Umeh was not handcuffed and was not flown to Abuja. They travelled by road and as I speak with you.”

Umeh’s arrest comes just three months after he blasted the DSS over continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the director of Radio Biafra and Leader and IPOB leader.

He is in race for a seat at the Nigerian Senate. Hon. Ekwunife had polled 101548 votes to outsmart Umeh’s 77129 votes to win the Anambra Central senatorial election.

Announcing the result, Dr. Pius Okoye, the INEC returning officer attested that the poll was free, fair and credible, but the Appeal Court however nullified Ekwunife’s election.