PHOTO: After four years in DSS custody, Dasuki reunites with his family

After four years in the custody of the Department of State Services, the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki who was arrested by DSS operatives and arraigned by EFCC over money laundering has finally reunited with his family.

WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that former Nigeria National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) after over four years in detention.

Recall that the Colonel Sambo Dasuki was first arrested on December 1, 2015, by DSS and arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over his involvement in a $2.1bn arms procurement fraud under the administration of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan.

Dasuki was released on December 29, 2015 after perfecting his bail granted by the court but was immediately re-arrested by Operatives of the DSS.

He had remained in DSS custody until Tuesday night, December 24th when he was freed under the directive of the Attorney General of Nigeria.

Dasuki was received by family members and well-wishers at his Asokoro, Abuja, residence last night.

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