At least six (6) protesters held by the Department of State Services, DSS, over their roles in the #EndBadGovernance protests have been freed by the security agency, a confidential source revealed on Sunday.
The source also revealed that three other suspects are, however, being processed by the agency for prosecution having been found to have committed criminal offences during the protest.
The top source said, “The DG DSS is not interested in the incarceration of innocent citizens for expressing their constitutional rights.
“But is also not going to allow criminal elements take laws into their hands.
“There is incontrovertible evidence to press criminal charges against the three persons that are being held because we have prima facie evidence against them.
“The DG DSS reiterates citizen’s right to peaceful protest as enshrined in the constitution and regard for the rule of law.
“However, he is resolute on upholding the mandate of the service to decisively investigate and bring to justice those who exploit such rights to perpetrate crime,” the source confirmed to Vanguard on Sunday.
The official disclosed that those released have commended the gesture of the DSS and expressed optimism on the humane face with which the service conducted the investigation that culminated in their unconditional release.
