The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested former federal lawmaker and security consultant, Aliyu Gebi, over allegations that he supplied false security intelligence reports to foreign embassies in Nigeria, according to a report by Premium Times.
Gebi, who represented Bauchi State in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 and chaired the Committee on Internal Security, was reportedly detained on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Sources familiar with the development alleged that the intelligence briefings linked to him were later reviewed by Nigerian security agencies and classified as inaccurate. The reports are said to have raised concern among diplomatic missions, though authorities are still assessing the extent of any impact.
There are also claims that the situation may have contributed to temporary disruptions in airline operations, but this has not been independently confirmed.
The former lawmaker has since been granted administrative bail but remains under investigation. He is expected to report to the DSS headquarters in Abuja periodically and could face prosecution depending on the outcome of ongoing inquiries.
Gebi has held several security-related roles since leaving the National Assembly, including serving as Special Adviser at the Ministry of Interior between 2015 and 2023. He was also linked to advisory engagements at the Defence Headquarters, where he reportedly worked on non-kinetic security strategies.
His arrest comes amid growing sensitivity around Nigeria’s security environment and increased attention from foreign governments on safety conditions in the country.
In a related development, the United States Embassy in Abuja recently adjusted its operations, including the suspension of visa services and the authorised departure of non-essential personnel, citing security concerns.
This followed a broader U.S. travel advisory that placed 23 Nigerian states on different risk levels due to insecurity, including terrorism, kidnapping, armed banditry and violent crime.
States listed under the strict “Do Not Travel” category include Borno, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe and parts of Adamawa.
The advisory warned that these regions remain volatile, with frequent incidents of violence, kidnapping and armed attacks, often occurring with little or no warning.
Other states, including Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara, were also flagged as high-risk due to ongoing security challenges.
In southern Nigeria, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers State (excluding Port Harcourt) were identified as areas with elevated crime risks, including armed robbery, kidnapping and carjacking.
The U.S. government further warned that terrorist attacks could occur in crowded public spaces such as markets, hotels, places of worship and transport hubs, while also noting concerns about the country’s limited healthcare capacity.
Despite the warnings, American citizens were advised to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and maintain strict security precautions while in Nigeria.
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