The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed that incriminating materials including military accoutrements and large amounts of foreign currencies were recovered from the home and office of Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald security.
It would be recalled that DSS operatives carried out a raid on the residence and office of Mamu, an aide to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a popular Islamic cleric who has been involved in negotiations for the release of persons abducted on a train in Kaduna, in March 2022.
Giving an update on the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said incriminating materials were found during a search of Mamu’s house and office.
“So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office,” the statement reads.
“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.”
It would be recalled that Mamu was arrested at the Kano International Airport after he returned from Egypt, where he was earlier detained by the authorities on his way to Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj.
