Operatives of the State Security Services have arrested a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, pointblanknews.com has learnt.
There are also indications that some of his aides are are also in the custody of the EFCC and DSS.
A newswire connected to the ex-NSA, PRNigeria released a statement saying Mr. Dasuki was picked up by agents of the DSS and taken into custody at their “Yellow House” headquarters near the Presidential Villa in Abuja .
Mr. Dasuki was first arrested by the SSS in July after a prolonged siege on his Abuja home. He was charged to court with illegal possession of arms and money laundering.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court later granted the retired colonel a request for his passport to be released, to enable him receive treatment abroad.
However, the former NSA’s plan to travel was thwarted by the SSS, which, on November 5 laid another siege to his Abuja residence.
A source said he was driven to the SSS headquarters in the Asokoro District of Abuja but that could not be independent confirmed at this time.