Sambo Dasuki ex-national security adviser charged with money laundering
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd)
Nigerian authorities on Monday filed charges of money laundering against the former national security adviser of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, a month after hitting him with arms charges.
Sambo Dasuki, 60, first appeared before a federal high court in the capital Abuja last month on charges of illegal weapons possession but was later released on bail.
When his case resumed on Monday, the prosecutors added new charges of “retention” and “concealment” of “funds that form part of the proceeds of an unlawful act.”
The charges gave no further details.
Nigerian secret police in July raided Dasuki’s homes in Abuja and the northern city of Sokoto after his sacking by President Mohammadu Buhari, who took office in May.
Prosecutors alleged that a cache of arms and ammunition was found during the raids, along with a total of $210,000 (191,000 euros) and 42.6 million naira ($213,000, 194,000 euros).
Dasuki, who served as national security adviser for three years starting in June 2012, pleaded not guilty to all the charges.
The case was adjourned to Wednesday.
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Its not enough, they should also manufacture more charges. EFCC are now trying to tell the country that they are working to satisfy Buhari by going for those who worked with Jonathan. There have been various petition against APC governors and none of them have been invited by EFCC. But any mention of PDP governors, they are investigated and interrogated. While any right thinking Nigerian will like the war against corruption to continue, but there is nothing to suggest that the way is going anywhere since it is selective on opposition. Buhari has lost the battle. He is indeed a dictator.
Uv got no brains bro. D moni seen in his aos was it planted by APC?
We will review and take appropriate action.