Nigerian writer Okey Ndibe confirmed his release after being stopped by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the airport, while the DSS denied arresting him, stating it was a routine stop. Human rights groups condemned the incident, accusing the government of a crackdown on rights.

Nigeria's State Security Service (SSS) has clarified the incident involving Okey Ndibe at Lagos airport, stating that he had been on their watch list since 2013 but his case was recently reviewed and downgraded.

Sources indicate that Nigerian author Okey Ndibe was briefly questioned by security officials from the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival in Nigeria from the United States, reportedly in connection with a 2013 watch-list.