Dansuki files new application to annul alleged criminal charges
The Former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, filed fresh application before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday to stop the alleged $2.1billion criminal proceedings against him. Dasuki was arraigned by the Federal Government on a seven-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, possession of illegal firearms and money laundering. Dasuki pleaded not guilty to the charges. At the resumed hearing, Counsel to Dasuki, Mr Joseph Daudu (SAN), informed the court that he file fresh application to invalidate the charges. But, Counsel to Federal Government, Mr Dipo Okpeseyi (SAN), told the court that the case was slated for trial and the prosecution was ready. Okpeseyi also drew the judge’s attention to the fact that Dasuki’s detention by the DSS had nothing to do with the present charges before the court. He urged the court to continue with the trail in line with the provisions of the relevant sections of the Administ...