The Department of State Services has denied the misleading news by saharareporters that it tortured Sa’idu Afaka, the President’s official driver to death.

It says while the said driver was never arrested or detained by the Service, it is a known fact that it does not torture suspects.

According to its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, the agency suspect handling method is usually in compliance with the tenets of criminal justice administration system and democracy.

He urged the public to disregard the fake news spewed by the online platform.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, had announced the passing of Afaka after a prolonged illness and the condolences of the President to his family.