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DSS claims military uniforms, huge cash found in Tukur Mamu’s house
The Department of State Service (DSS) says it recovered some incriminating items when its operatives searched the home and office of arrested terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, on Thursday.
DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, disclosed that military accoutrements, large amounts of different currencies in different denominations, were among the materials recovered from Mamu.
The security agency said the arrested publisher will be charged to court.
“So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office. During the processes, incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.
“Other items 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.
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“So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office. During the processes, incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.
“Other items 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,” Afunanya said.
Meanwhile, the DSS may have beefed up security around its Abuja headquarters.
A drive around the area Thursday morning showed unusual presence of masked personnel of the service.
It is believed Mamu’s presence in the facility may have prompted the move.
Security sources said Mamu was arrested for his alleged involvement in collecting ransom and taking same to terrorists in exchange for kidnapped victims.
He was arrested in Cairo, Egypt, detained for about 24 hours before he was flown back to Nigeria on Wednesday. He was picked up by the DSS at the foot of the aircraft, Egypt Air, in Abuja.
