DSS drags Dasuki to court over illegal firearms

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NIGERIA: FORMER National Security Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has been charged to court.

Sambo Dasuki was arranged for illegal possession of firearms without licence, an offence punishable under section 27(i)(a)(1) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The Department of State Services (DSS), which did not disclosed the court where Dasuki appeared, made the announcement on Monday in a statement signed by an official, Tony Opuiyo.

The DSS said that Dasuki was dragged to court for alleged “acts capable of undermining national security” following the recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition, among other things, in his residence.

“You may recall that on 16th July, 2015, the Department of State Services (DSS), carried out a search operation on properties belonging to the immediate past National Security Adviser, Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Col/rtd), in Abuja and Sokoto,” DSS said.

It added: “This action was necessitated by credible intelligence which linked him to acts capable of undermining national security.

“The search operation led to the recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition among other things and for which further investigation was conducted.”

The service further said:“Consequently, on Monday 24th August, 2015, he was charged to court based on evidence so far obtained, but which relates to possession of fire arms without license punishable under section 27(i)(a)(i) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 LFN 2004.

“This is in line with democratic practice and our avowed commitment to the rule of law, in which nobody is deemed to be above the law no matter how highly placed in the society.”

The DSS said that the general public would be duly informed as the case progresses in court.

“Meanwhile, the Service recommits itself to the fundamental role of providing adequate security for all Nigerians to enable them pursue their legitimate aspirations and businesses,” DSS stressed.