Human rights activist Justice Mark Chidiebere, widely known as Justice Crack, has alleged that operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) abducted and tortured him while impersonating agents of the Department of State Services (DSS). He made the claims in a post published on X on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, detailing a three-day ordeal during which he said he was blindfolded, handcuffed, and subjected to extreme temperatures. According to the activist, he was kept under the scorching sun during the day and locked in a freezing room at night. He stated that he only discovered the identity of his captors after being transferred to a DSS facility.
Justice Crack said he was initially unaware of who had arrested him, as the operatives claimed to be from the DSS. He claimed public outcry led to his transfer, adding that the DIA intended to make him disappear permanently. He was taken to the DSS on May 25, 2026, after days of inhumane treatment, where he was finally unblindfolded and received medical attention. He described being given tea and bread, the first proper meal in days, and said DSS officials treated him professionally and respectfully. He noted that no physical assault occurred during his time in DSS custody.
In a prior post on May 25, titled "My Experience with the DSS – PART ONE," Justice Crack recounted arriving at the DSS facility still blindfolded and handcuffed. He said an officer calmly informed him he was safe and confirmed his location upon seeing the DSS logo. He was checked at the medical unit for blood pressure and general health, then allowed to sleep in a room with other detainees. He stated that the investigation team questioned him the next morning but did not disclose details due to ongoing court proceedings. He acknowledged that while the DSS handled him professionally, there is room for improvement in the speed of investigations and administrative processes.
Justice Crack claims DIA operatives abducted and tortured him while pretending to be DSS agents, yet he publicly commended the DSS for treating him humanely after his transfer. His account creates a stark contrast between two intelligence agencies operating under Nigeria's security architecture. One allegedly sought to erase him from public view through torture and concealment, while the other provided medical care, food, and due process. The divergence raises questions about accountability within agencies meant to protect national security.
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