A Federal High Court in Abuja has set new dates, September 24, 25 and 26, for the Federal Government to wrap up its decade-long prosecution of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. He faces charges of unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering.
Justice Peter Lifu made the ruling on Tuesday after granting the government’s request for an adjournment.
The extension allows prosecutors to present additional witnesses and gives Dasuki the chance to begin his defence.
The judge emphasized that the government must call its remaining witnesses or submit any remaining evidence before the case can be concluded.
During earlier proceedings, prosecution witness Monsur Mohammed, a Department of State Services (DSS) official, testified about the items seized from Dasuki’s residences in Abuja, Kaduna, and Sokoto after his arrest.
These included electronic devices such as laptops and phones, financial documents, cheque books, CDs, and cash in various currencies.
Dasuki was first arrested in 2015 over allegations involving the misappropriation of $2.1 billion intended for arms procurement.
He was released on bail in December 2019 following public pressure and multiple court orders, including those from the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice.
Aside from this case, Dasuki is also facing separate charges in an FCT High Court related to the alleged misappropriation of N19.4 billion.
Co-defendants include former Minister of State for Finance Bashir Yuguda, former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, his son Sagir, and their company, Dalhatu Investment Limited.
