DSS tightens security at its premises ahead of Apostle Suleman's visit

- The Department of State Security (DSS) are set to receive Apostle Johnson Suleman

- The general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries is expected at the DSS headquarters today, January 30

- The DSS has tightened security around its premises ahead of the visit

A report by The Authority indicates that the Department of State Security (DSS) has tightened the security around its premises as Apostle Johnson Suleman is expected to visit the facility.

According to the report, over 50 policemen where sighted at the premises of the DSS this morning waiting for the arrival of Apostle Suleiman.

The DSS action might have been prompted by calls from various quarters urging the cleric to honour the invitation without thousands of his church members.

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There were also concerns that that if Apostle Suleman is detained, it might turn rowdy or violent at the DSS premises.

Over the weekend, Apostle Suleman had cancelled an event he is billed for at the University of Abuja due to his present travails.

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He made his decision known via his Twitter page.

Meanwhile, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it won’t be sending a representative to accompany Apostle Suleman to the DSS office.

The association said it is solidly behind Apostle Suleman but would prefer if he will honour the DSS invite alone.

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There was an initial attempt to arrest Apostle Suleman on Wednesday, January 25, but Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose thwarted the effort of the DSS officials who accosted the cleric after a crusade in Ekiti state.

Source: Legit.ng