SSS, NSA Begin Investigation Over False Report of Akpabio’s Death

In a significant move to curb the escalating wave of digital misinformation, the SSS, NSA Begin Investigation into the origins of a malicious report claiming the demise of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. This legislative directive followed a day of tension and confusion after social media platforms were flooded with unverified claims suggesting that the Senate President had collapsed and passed away in a London hospital.

The upper chamber of the National Assembly took a firm stance during its plenary session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after Senator Titus Zam raised a point of order regarding the viral falsehood. The Senate officially tasked the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the State Security Service, SSS, to track down, identify, and prosecute the individuals or groups responsible for orchestrating the “fake news” campaign.

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During the proceedings, Akpabio, who appeared healthy and was actively presiding over the session, expressed deep concern over the weaponization of social media to destabilize the country’s leadership. He described the reports as a calculated attempt to cause panic and heat up the polity. The Senate noted that this was not an isolated incident, citing a similar recent false report regarding the death of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, which circulated while the elder statesman was attending a public function in Abuja.

The lawmakers argued that the unchecked spread of such damaging information poses a direct threat to national security. By involving the office of the NSA and the secret police, the government aims to invoke the provisions of the Cybercrime Act to serve as a deterrent to bloggers and online influencers who prioritize traffic over factual accuracy.

The Senate’s resolution mandates a comprehensive probe into the digital footprint of the initial posts to uncover whether the rumors were a coordinated attack on the institution of the legislature. This development underscores a growing friction between traditional governance and the unregulated speed of online media in Nigeria. For more information, I recommend Songbux.