How ‘DIA Kidnapped, Tortured Me’ — Activist Justice Crack Recounts Experience With DSS

A renowned Social media influencer and human rights activist, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, has narrated how officials of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) allegedly abducted and tortured him while disguising themselves as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Justice Crack made the allegations in a post published on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, where he recounted how he was subjected to inhumane treatment for days before eventually being transferred to the DSS.

In the post shared on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the activist insisted that DIA operatives initially concealed their true identities and only later was he informed that those who arrested him were affiliated with the DIA, stressing that the DIA wanted to disappear him forever.

“JusticeCrack has never been cracked and will never be cracked,” he wrote. “I was abducted by the DIA, who disguised themselves as DSS officers when they came to arrest me.”

According to him, “It was only after Nigerians started speaking out and demanding answers that they eventually took me to the DSS. Their intention was to make me disappear, and if Nigerians had not intervened, I might have been gone forever.

“After three days of inhumane treatment, it is important for me to state that I was blindfolded and handcuffed throughout those three days.”

Justice Crack said, “During the day, I was kept under the scorching sun, and at night, I was locked in a freezing cold room.

“Because this matter is still in court, I am limited in what I can say for now. However, the truth is that it was the DIA that abducted me and took me to the CIC.

“I only became aware of this after I was transferred to the DSS, where it was revealed to me. Justice can never be cracked.”

The controversial claims surfaced less than 24 hours after Justice Crack released an earlier post titled, “My Experience with the DSS – PART ONE,” in which he described his experience after he was transferred to a DSS facility after days of torture at the DIA facility.

In the earlier post he made on Monday, May 25, he stated, “I want to clearly state that this is my personal experience and account.

“On the night of April 30th, after days of being blindfolded and held by some unidentified men who initially claimed to be from the DSS — but whom I later discovered were not DSS officials — I was eventually taken to a DSS facility.”

Justice Crack said, “At the time, I was still blindfolded and handcuffed. After arriving at the facility, I heard someone instruct that my blindfold should not be removed until we were inside.

“Shortly after, the blindfold was removed, and for the first time in days, I was able to see properly again. My vision was initially unclear but gradually improved.”

Explaining further, he said, “The officer who received me spoke calmly and assured me that I was safe. He asked if I knew where I was, and I replied yes because I could see the DSS logo on the wall.

“He noticed I was shaking and visibly traumatized, and he tried to calm me down. At that point, I was extremely scared and confused because I still did not fully understand my situation or why I had been taken in the first place.

“That same night, I was given tea and bread — the first proper meal I had eaten in days. I was also taken to the medical unit, where my blood pressure and general health condition were checked to ensure I was medically stable.

“Afterwards, I was taken to a room with other detainees and provided with a bed and duvet. For the first time in days, I was able to sleep comfortably.

“The following morning, the investigation team began questioning me. Because the matter is still before the court, I will not go into details about the investigation itself.

“However, based on my personal experience, the DSS officials I interacted with treated me professionally and respectfully throughout my stay.”

According to him, “Nobody shouted at me, physically assaulted me, or used force against me during the period I spent there.

“They also ensured that I had food and basic care, and I was even asked if there were specific meals I preferred during the process.

“I also observed that officials handling my case remained active on the matter, including during weekends and public holidays.

“From my own experience, I can say that the DSS demonstrated professionalism in the way they handled me.”

However, Justice Crack noted, “At the same time, no institution is perfect, and like every agency, there are areas where improvements can still be made — particularly regarding the speed of investigations and certain administrative processes.

“Again, this is strictly my personal experience and should be understood as such.”

Justice Crack’s arrest and prosecution came after he spoke out against the poor welfare of serving soldiers of the Nigerian Army, and the circumstances surrounding the killing of a serving corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, have since triggered nationwide outrage, with many Nigerians demanding justice for him.