The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)has arrested the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and 20 officials who worked with him, during his tenure. According to Sahara Reporters, a top security source while confirming the arrests, said it was connected to the alleged N337b arms deal scam.
Reports also say President Buhari is aware of the arrests.
Some officials being held on different charges ranging from money laundering, theft, forgery, conspiracy etc. are:
Shuaibu Salisu, staff member of the National intelligence Agency (NIA), Aminu Baba Kusa, a former General Executive Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),Mohammed Baba-Kusa.
Others are: Abba M.T. Usman, Evegny Kundaev, Attahiru Maccido, Salisa Umar Garu, Oyinmiebl Bribena, Olukoya Olusegun Godwin, and Olukayode Raimi.
Sambo Dasuki was accused of over N337b fraud by the 13 man committee set up by President Buhari.
The former NSA in his response said former President Goodluck Jonathan approved the purchase of arms.
Meanwhile, former President Goodluck Jonathan has since denied approving such amount of money.
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