Illegal arms possession court grants dasuki bail on self recognition

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Court Grants Dasuki Bail on Self-Recognition

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, who is facing trial for alleged illegal arms possession. The court granted Dasuki bail on self-recognition, meaning he does not need to provide a surety or pay a bail fee.

Dasuki has been in detention since December 2015, when he was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on allegations of mismanaging arms funds and embezzling billions of naira. He has been charged with 19 counts of money laundering, illegal possession of firearms, and criminal breach of trust.

The court's decision to grant Dasuki bail on self-recognition was made by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, who ruled that the former NSA was entitled to bail pending the determination of his trial.

Dasuki's lawyers had argued that their client was not a flight risk and that he had been cooperating with the investigation. They also submitted that Dasuki was a former public officer who had served the country diligently and deserved to be treated with respect.

The prosecution, however, opposed the bail application, arguing that Dasuki was a flight risk and that he had a history of jumping bail.

The court's decision to grant Dasuki bail on self-recognition is seen as a significant development in the case, as it means that he will be released from detention and will be able to continue his trial from outside prison. However, the prosecution has the right to appeal the decision if it is not satisfied with the outcome.

It remains to be seen how the prosecution will proceed with the case now that Dasuki has been granted bail.