Justice Adeniyi Ademola of an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki on self recognition. Dasuki had been arraigned before the court by the Federal Government on one count charge of illegal possession of firearms.
When the charge was read to him, Dasuki pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecution, the offense violets the provisions of 27(1)(a) (i) of the Firearms Act, Cap 28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Ruling on the bail application, Justice Ademola ordered the defendant to deposit his diplomatic passport and other travel documents with the court's Deputy Registrar., Litigations as the only condition for bail.
The court also ordered the Federal Government to submit any of the defendant's travel documents which might be in its possession to the court.
On July 16, 2015, a search by the state police on Dasuki's residences in Abuja and Sokoto led to the recovery of seven high caliber assault rifles with ammunitions and accessories and twelve brand new cars among which were five bulletproof vehicles.
Hearing in the case will continue on October 26 and 27.
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