The Department of State Services (DSS) has recovered large amounts of money in different currencies and denominations as well as record of financial transactions in Alhaji Tukur Mamu’s residence and office in Kaduna.
Mamu, a terrorists ransom negotiator was arrested by Nigeria’s foreign partners at Cairo, Egypt on 6th September, 2022 while on his way to Saudi Arabia where he was arrested together with his two wives and sons.
Spokesperson of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya ,in a statement on Thursday,said, “Appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office.”
During the processes, Dr. Afunanya disclosed that, “Incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.”
He said other items recovered from the terrorists negotiator who is also the Publisher of Desert Herald Newspaper, include “large amounts in different currencies and denominations as well as financial transaction instruments.While further investigations continue, Mamu will, sure, have a day in court.”
The Mamu’s arrest was sequel to a request by Nigeria’s Military, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Community to their foreign partners to bring back Mamu to the country to answer critical questions on ongoing investigations relating to some security matters in parts of the country.
