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By John Ogunsemore
Social media influencer Sani Buhari, better known as Waspapping, has absolved the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and his office of involvement in his arrest and detention.
Buhari was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kaduna on March 6, 2026, purportedly over controversial posts regarding US foreign policy and the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
He was released after a period of detention.
In an X post on Thursday, Buhari said he needed to clarify some details about his arrest and detention in the public interest.
He wrote, “Journalists and members of the public have continued to reach out to me, seeking clarity on whether the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) had any role in my arrest.
“Given the level of public interest and speculation, I consider it necessary to restate the facts clearly and explicitly, based strictly on my personal experience.
“On March 6, 2026, I was picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at NEPA Roundabout in Kaduna.
“The arrest was sudden, and no explanation was provided at the point of arrest.
“The following day, I was transferred to Abuja, a move I understand was carried out on the directive of the DSS Director-General.”
Buhari noted that throughout his ordeal, he was never informed—either directly or indirectly—that the National Security Adviser or his office ordered or had any involvement in his arrest.
“At no point was the NSA mentioned in connection with the decision to detain me.
“In fact, from everything I could ascertain, the Office of the NSA was not even aware of my situation at the time it happened,” he affirmed.
The vocal critic said efforts were made from different quarters to secure his release but they did not yield immediate results.
Buhari stated, “The turning point came only when my friend reached out to an official within the NSA’s office. That official intervened by engaging the DSS leadership, and from that moment, there was a clear and immediate shift in how my case was handled.
“I may not have full insight into the internal discussions that followed, but the process of my release became more responsive, more structured, and ultimately led to my freedom. During this period, I found the DSS as an institution to be professional in its conduct and respectful of due process and my rights throughout my detention.
“It is important to underline a simple but critical point: it defies logic to suggest that the same office that allegedly ordered my arrest would then facilitate or support efforts to secure my release. My experience points to the opposite.
“The intervention I witnessed was not that of an office acting against me, but one that contributed to the resolution of my situation and my eventual release.”
