Counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN) has advised the court against the bail application of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) saying that his life is in danger.
Dasuki is standing trial at a High Court in Abuja over the alleged misappropriation of billions of Naira meant to buy arms and ammunition for the Nigerian Army.
In its affidavit arguing against the granting of bail to Dasuki, the EFCC stated, “That the charges being alleged against the defendant/applicant (Dasuki) border on economic sabotage that strikes at the very foundation of Nigeria well-being and existence.
“That it is in the interest of justice to put the applicant in protective custody so as to shield him from a possible attack by the relatives of the innocent soldiers, who lost their lives due to lack of adequate equipment; innocent soldiers who lost their lives due to lack of adequate facilities caused by the diversion of the funds meant for that purpose.
“Apart from the cases that are pending against the applicant, he’s also being investigated in respect of other criminal allegations.”
However counsel for the accused, Ahmed Raji (SAN) told the court that the bail application was in order.
Raji maintained, “The prosecution has made strenuous attempt to rely on the proof of evidence in urging your lordship not to grant bail.
“It is my argument that to rely on proof of evidence will violate the principle of presumption of innocence because they have not been tested.”
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