Mustapha was arrested in connection with the abduction and killing of school pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA, Oyo State. “Consequently, the DSS DG ordered his immediate release and approved the payment of initial N3 million as compensation to assist him in meeting his immediate needs and restarting livelihood. Continuing, the source said Mustapha expressed appreciation to the DG for what he described as a compassionate and humane intervention. The source recalled the N20 million compensation the DSS DG handed a Sokoto-based businessman who was accidentally shot and injured in 2016, during a pre-dawn raid in Jos due to mistaken identity. “There are many more instances where DSS investigations have established innocence and have been followed by efforts to facilitate reintegration.