•EFCC may seize Dasuki’s, others’ assets •Targets mansions in Abuja, Kaduna •One top Nigerian, two Israeli suspects sneak out

There were indications last night that some of the former military chiefs and military officers under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have volunteered to refund some money for jobs undone.

A source privy to the activities of the Special Investigative Committee said: “About four of such former officers have offered to make refunds. I think Dasuki does not know the extent to which the panel had gone in probing the arms deals.

“When the case gets to court, Nigerians will appreciate the depth of the investigation by the panel.”

In line with its enabling Act of Parliament, EFCC may seize the assets of a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and some ex-military chiefs allegedly involved in the N644 billion arms deals.

The anti-graft commission may invoke temporary assets forfeiture clause as part of the ongoing probe of the arms procurement.

It was learnt that three suspects, including a top Nigerian and two Israelis, have sneaked out of the country to escape arrest.

It was also gathered that some former service chiefs have offered to return votes meant for failed contracts.

A reliable source said: “The EFCC may invoke Assets Forfeiture clause to seize the properties of Dasuki and other Service Chiefs who allegedly diverted or misappropriated funds meant for arms procurement in line with sections 28 and 34 of the EFCC (Establishment Act) 2004 and Section 13(1) of the Federal High Court Act, 2004.

“Section 28 reads: ‘Where a person is arrested for an offence under this Act, the Commission shall immediately trace and attach all the assets and properties of the person acquired as a result of such economic or financial crime and shall thereafter cause to be obtained an interim attachment order from the Court.’

“We have appreciable list of assets in Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos and Port Harcourt to be attached. One of the affected officers built two mansions in Kaduna and Abuja under six months.

“A Service Chief is also being investigated for allegedly acquiring a property of the late first Civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

As at the time of filing this report, three key suspects in the procurement process were alleged to have sneaked out of the country.

Another source said: “The government may appear to have been hard on Dasuki because three suspects implicated in the arms deal have sneaked out of the country. The suspects, including a top Nigerian and two Israelis, were rated as closer to Dasuki.

“Wherever they are, we will repatriate them accordingly. With the cooperation of some countries, there is no hiding place for any suspect.

“This is one of the reasons why the Federal Government does not want Dasuki to travel out for medical treatment.

“The Department of State Security Service(DSS) was proactive in placing one of the suspects on surveillance but the recourse to court made the affected culprit to leave the country.

“Another factor is that the cases against the ex-NSA are many and the government cannot say because of an isolated matter, he should be allowed to go abroad. What if he does not return to the country?”

chukwudi44:

You are just plain stupid!!! If indeed Buhari has enough evidence why is Dasuki and other service chiefs so indicted not yet in court? All we have been reading in the last few days is "this source, that source" !!! Haba for how long? If you think Dasuki or anyone has stolen government money, take them to court!!!.

In all these reports, we are yet to see any concrete proof to back up all this speculations!! Dasuki might have stolen money but until you can prove it just STFU.

The useless army panel claimed GEJ spent $2.2 billion on arms procurement, the man has come out publicly to refute that report and the panel hasn't responded to that refuttal. GEJ even said it wasn't possible to spend that huge amount on arms procurement alone,

Aufbauh:
News like this gives me confidence that my sacrifice for change is not in vain. Even though the present economic realities may not be favourable on the short term, i am optimistic that Nigerian fortune will rebounce in the long run.
However,i think news like this should be confidential until the needful is done by the culprits to avoid external influence on those involved to escape justice.

There were indications last night that some of
the former military chiefs and military officers
under investigation by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have
volunteered to refund some money for jobs
undone.

sammyj:
While GEJ, Satanoids wailers and Pa chukwudi44 will always come and defend their slave pay masters that this never happened. Posterity will judge them all for the soul of the people that died during this clueless corrupt era managed by a clueless government! !!!!

baby124:
How come they are not being charged with treason. Remember they almost killed Nigerian soldiers for refusing to fight without arms. They should be rounded up and killed because they sent a lot of people to their deaths out of greed. Those people have families too.

chukwudi44:

You are just plain stupid!!! If indeed Buhari has enough evidence why is Dasuki and other service chiefs so indicted not yet in court? All we have been reading in the last few days is "this source, that source" !!! Haba for how long? If you think Dasuki or anyone has stolen government money, take them to court!!!.

In all these reports, we are yet to see any concrete proof to back up all this speculations!! Dasuki might have stolen money but until you can prove it just STFU.

The useless army panel claimed GEJ spent $2.2 billion on arms procurement, the man has come out publicly to refute that report and the panel hasn't responded to that refuttal. GEJ even said it wasn't possible to spend that huge amount on arms procurement alone,

handie:
Pa Chukwudi! U and Corruption sha...... U just like defending corrupt politicians. Na wa for u o.

handie:
Pa Chukwudi! U and Corruption sha...... U just like defending corrupt politicians. Na wa for u o.

DickDastardly:
They should all be strapped with IEDs at national stadium and detonated in full cover of NTA & CNN

chukwudi44:

The onus is on you the accusers to prove that these men are corrupt, so far you have done nothing other than ranting in newspapers

handie:
Don't get me wrong. I believe in the innocent until proven guilty provision..... But y don't u apply same to ur comments on Rotimi Amaechi? Why do u defend even a proven Diepreye Alaymasiegha? I take it that u just like defending corrupt PDP officials(whether proven or not)..... BTW, ur siggy says everything about u. U can never see anything good in Buhari..... And thankfully, a are just one of a minor minority

chukwudi44:

You are just plain stupid!!! If indeed Buhari has enough evidence why is Dasuki and other service chiefs so indicted not yet in court? All we have been reading in the last few days is "this source, that source" !!! Haba for how long? If you think Dasuki or anyone has stolen government money, take them to court!!!.

In all these reports, we are yet to see any concrete proof to back up all this speculations!! Dasuki might have stolen money but until you can prove it just STFU.

The useless army panel claimed GEJ spent $2.2 billion on arms procurement, the man has come out publicly to refute that report and the panel hasn't responded to that refuttal. GEJ even said it wasn't possible to spend that huge amount on arms procurement alone,