Timipre Sylva’s brother, Anagha begs court to compel DSS to release him from detention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Anagha Paganengigha, the younger brother of ex‑Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva, has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the DSS to free him after 171 days of detention linked to an alleged coup plot. The case underscores ongoing political and security tensions
Paganengigha Anagha, the detained younger brother of former Governor of Bayelsa State Timipre Sylva has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Department of State Service, DSS, to release him from custody where he had spent 171 days. Anagha, who was detained in connection with his brother’s alleged coup attempt, asked Justice […] Timipre Sylva’s brother, Anagha begs court to compel DSS to release him from detention