NANS President Atiku Isah Detained by DSS After Allegedly Rejecting N100M Bribe From Seyi Tinubu, Coerced Into Recanting and Posing with Gun

In a disturbing development that has raised serious concerns over abuse of power and freedom of expression in Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly detained the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah, under controversial circumstances. According to multiple sources and emerging reports, Isah was arrested shortly after he publicly alleged that he was offered a N100 million bribe by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in an attempt to silence student dissent and secure political support.

The NANS President, who was reportedly receiving medical treatment at the time of his arrest, was whisked away by DSS operatives under opaque circumstances. Sources close to the student leader claim that while in custody, Isah was subjected to intense pressure and psychological coercion. He was allegedly forced to retract his initial claims and was made to pose for photographs holding a firearm—an apparent move intended to fabricate evidence or blackmail him into silence.

Observers have condemned what they describe as an attempt to discredit a vocal student leader through state-sponsored intimidation. Human rights advocates and student groups have begun rallying support for Isah, demanding his immediate release and a thorough, independent investigation into the alleged bribery and subsequent detention.

“This is an assault not just on Comrade Isah but on the conscience of Nigerian students and democratic institutions,” a student union spokesperson stated. “We demand transparency and justice.”

As of this writing, neither the DSS nor representatives of the Tinubu family have issued official statements addressing the allegations. However, the incident is rapidly gaining traction across social media platforms and civil society circles, with many calling for accountability and legal action.

This incident underscores growing concerns about the shrinking space for dissent in Nigeria and the misuse of security agencies to silence critics. Legal experts argue that if proven true, the coercion and forced photo-op with a weapon could amount to criminal misconduct by state agents.

The nation watches closely as developments unfold, with pressure mounting on the federal government to address the allegations and ensure that rule of law is upheld.