DSS clears, compensates carpenter wrongly held over Oyo school kidnap

The Department of State Services has released Mustapha Marwana, a carpenter arrested over the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, Punch reports.

DSS Director-General, Tosin Ajayi, ordered his release after a panel found no evidence linking him to the Ansaru terrorist group blamed for the attack. He was paid N3 million as compensation to help him restart his livelihood.

Marwana was handed over to his lawyer, Oghene Forgive, following his discharge from custody.