Court Hears EFCC Witness on Alleged ₦33.2bn NSA Transfers in Dasuki Trial

A prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given detailed testimony on how ₦33.2 billion allegedly earmarked for arms procurement was moved from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to private individuals and companies.

The testimony was presented during proceedings in the ongoing trial of a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), who served under a previous administration. The witness appeared before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

According to the EFCC, its first prosecution witness, Dr. Michael Adariku, an investigator with the commission, traced several financial transactions from the ONSA account domiciled with Zenith Bank. He told the court that multiple transfers were executed between April and May 2015.

The witness disclosed that ₦600 million was transferred to Acacia Holdings Limited, an account that reportedly had a balance of just over ₦27,000 before the transaction. Further investigations revealed that subsequent withdrawals were allegedly used for land acquisitions, property deals and other private expenses within Abuja.

The commission also stated that some of the funds were linked to companies and individuals connected to the second defendant, Aminu Baba Kusa, a former senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, through intermediaries and facilitators.

Additional testimony showed that funds were transferred to entities such as Reliance Referral Hospital Limited, Medical Practice Limited, Fastman Investment Limited and Namuduka Ventures Limited. Portions of the money were reportedly used to purchase large parcels of land in districts including Kyami, Kwali and Wasa.

Investigators further revealed that some of the funds were converted into foreign currency and transferred to overseas accounts. The court was informed that ₦150 million was transferred to Medical Practice Limited, a company linked to the spouse of the second defendant, within a short period.

The trial was adjourned for continuation.