The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it found some “incriminating materials, including military accoutrements” inside the residence of Desert Herald publisher, Malam Tukur Mamu.
Mamu was arrested at the behest of Nigerian authorities by the Interpol in Cairo, Egypt, and handed over to Nigerian security agents who brought him back to Abuja yesterday.
The DSS said his arrest was in connection with national security issues.
Giving an update today, the
Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, said in a press release that the said accoutrements were found following a “valid search”.
Afunanya said: “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.”
The New Citizen reports that Mamu was the lead negotiator in the hostage crisis involving victims of last March’s attack on a Abuja-Kaduna train and the terrorists holding them.
While most of the kidnapped victims have been released, many others are still being held by the hostage takers.
