EFCC Drags Dasuki, Bafarawa, Yuguda To Court Over Fraud
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned former National Security Adviser, Dasuki along with a former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa; his son Sagir Bafarawa; their company, Dalhatu Investment Limited; and a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, on corruption charges.
They were re-arraigned on allegations of breach of trust and criminal misappropriation of public funds amounting to N23.3bn
The EFCC, which slammed 25 counts against Dasuki, Bafarawa and Yuguda, accused them of diverting various sums in various currencies to different bank accounts under the false pretence of using the funds for the procurement of security equipment.
When the charges were read to them, all the accused persons pleaded not guilty.
The trial of Dasuki follows an investigation by the EFCC into allegations that he diverted $2.1bn meant from the purchase of arms.
The former NSA, however, applied for permission from the court to travel overseas for medical reasons, a move which was opposed by the Prosecution lawyer, Leke Atolagbe.
Justice Halilu subsequently adjourned the matter till June 7.
