The former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki has been charged to court by the Department of State Security Services (DSS), over offenses related to illegal possession of fire arms.
A statement by the DSS today issued by Tony Opuiyo said that after searching Dasuki’s houses on July 16, 2015, its men discovered large cache of arms and ammunition and has subsequently charged him to court.
“The search operation led to the recovery of large cache of arms and ammunition among other things and for which further investigation was conducted.
“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,” Opuiyo stated.
He said that the crime is punishable under section 27(i) (a)(i) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 LFN 2004, adding: “this is in line with democratic practice and our avowed commitment to the rule of law.”
Opuiyo emphasized that nobody is above the law no matter how highly placed in the society. [myad]
