Showing posts with label Criminal Charges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Criminal Charges. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

#BBB NEWS| Dasuki Files Fresh Application To Quash Alleged Criminal Charges

The Former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, on Tuesday filed fresh application before Justice Adeniyi Ademola of Federal High Court, Abuja, 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 quash 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.