The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly urging the military to overthrow the Nigerian government.
Chukwuma, who operates an X handle @TheAgroman, reportedly used his account to call for a military coup and the suspension of the current administration.
In one of his posts, he wrote, “A coup in Nigeria is needed. Dispose of APC, suspend the Nigerian Government, and join the AES. That is all we need now.
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His tweet reads: “It will happen eventually. Nigerians, the military needs your support now! Only them can save this country. The bastard in Aso Rock has basically sold this country to the West, and they run our intelligence apparatus. Only the military can reset this country. Support them.”
Security operatives tracked Chukwuma through his online activities and moved swiftly to arrest him.
He is now in custody and cooperating with investigators, according to a security source.
The DSS has warned repeatedly that any call for unconstitutional change of government is a serious offence under Nigerian law.
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The agency also emphasized that such incitement poses a threat to national peace and the country’s democratic stability.
Authorities say the arrest highlights growing concerns over online extremism and hate speech, especially messages that could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.
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