DSS Charges Former NSA Boss for Illegal Possession of Firearms

The former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki has been charged to court by the Department of State Security Services (DSS), over offenses related to illegal possession of firearms.

According to a statement by the DSS issued out yesterday by Tony Opuiyo, 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 firearms without license,” Opuiyo stated.

He noted that the crime is punishable under section 27(i) (a)(i) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 LFN 2004, adding that: “This is in line with democratic practice and our avowed commitment to the rule of law.”

Opuiyo emphasized that nobody was above the law no matter how highly placed in the society.