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Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 4:00pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
T he Department of State Security (DSS) today issued a release disclosing that some its agents took part in robbing a Bureau De Change in Abuja. Curiously, the agency’s release, which was signed by a spokesman, Tony Opuiyo, failed to provide details of the robbery, apparently in an effort to cover up the ultimate ownership of the stolen money. However, an investigation by SaharaReporters confirmed that the robbery took place on November 20, 2015 near the home of Senate President Bukola Saraki in Abuja. Mr. Saraki had frequently used bureau de change agents to carry out money laundering since his days as governor of Kwara State, a fact detailed in police reports of his money laundering activities. SaharaReporters learnt that when Mr. Saraki needed some cash with which to bribe judges handling his numerous challenges to his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Bureau, he often called on bureau de change agents to help transport the cash, sometimes after converting it to foreign currency, which is much easier to move around. Our reliable sources, in confirming Mr. Saraki’s part in the bizarre heist, said the DSS had yet to determine the exact amount of cash Mr. Saraki was trying to raise at the time of the robbery, but they insisted it was in billions of naira. A source familiar with the DSS investigations said the agency’s operatives attached to the Senate President were always aware of the senator’s procurement and movement of cash. However, on this occasion, Mr. Saraki decided not to use his DSS agents to escort the cash, since he feared “all eyes were on him and on some of his details, too.” Instead, the bureau de change operator was to make his own arrangement for police officers to accompany him as he moved the cash to Mr. Saraki’s home. Unknown to both Senator Saraki and the bureau de change operator, the senator’s security detail had a plan of their own. They recruited some of their colleagues, including army Captain Hussein Ishaku Mshelia, to waylay the bureau de change operator on his way to Mr. Saraki’s home. The robbers stole the money by staging a perfect “sting operation.” The security agents who carried out the heist were dressed in DSS camouflage and strategically positioned themselves in and around Mr. Saraki's house. When the delivery vehicle was about five minutes away from Senator Saraki's house, several heavily armed men dressed in DSS vests and military camouflage struck and rounded up the bureau de change operators conveying the money. The agents reportedly told the bureau de change operators that they were under arrest for money laundering, specifically for moving such a huge amount of cash without any evidence of official transaction. The three policemen hired by the bureau de change operators left as soon as the armed interceptors presented identity cards that showed that they were truly DSS operatives. As soon as the police escorts left, convinced that the DSS agents were truly on official assignment, the armed agents, among them some DSS operatives attached to Mr. Saraki, told the bureau de change operators that they knew where the money was being moved to and aware that the deal was illegal. When the main bureau de change operator telephoned Senator Saraki to report his trouble, the senator instructed him not to mention his name at all. But Mr. Saraki did not know that some of the agents who had planned and executed the interception and heist were his security agents. Our source said Mr. Saraki initially thought the security men who had caught the bureau de change operator were from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Thereafter, the DSS agents who planned the operation originally demanded N350 million in order to let the vehicle conveying the cash to move on. After much negotiation, they were paid N310 million. Shortly after the robbery, the suspects were identified and detained at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Some of the suspects, confirmed to be SSS personnel attached to Senator Saraki, have undergone several interrogations. SaharaReporters learned that, as a result of the heist, Senator Saraki’s DSS detail, including his chief security officer, named Paul, and chief detail, named Abdulrasheed Ahmadu Maigari, had been reassigned to the DSS headquarters. Another set of DSS agents have been deployed to Mr. Saraki. Mr. Saraki, who enjoys a cozy relationship with the Director General of DSS, Musa Lawal, personally contacted the DG to request the return of Paul, the senator’s erstwhile CSO. A source within the agency told SaharaReporters that, despite the senator’s request, both Mr. Paul and Mr. Maigari remained at the headquarters where they also underwent interrogation before the DSS released some names today. Today’s press release, which was authorized by the DG of the DSS, was instructive in its omission of crucial details, including the date, time and location of the robbery. The omissions were designed to conceal Mr. Saraki’s role as the recipient of the stolen funds. Below is the text of the statement by the DSS: N310M ROBBERY-DSS ARRESTS CULPRITS: N66.4 MILLION RECOVERED The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the general public that the Service has arrested two (2) out of five (5) of its Staff involved in the robbery and sharing, on 20th November, 2015, of the sum of three hundred and ten million naira (N310m) belonging to a Bureau De Change operator in Abuja. While three (3) of the DSS staff are now at large, the Military Authorities have commenced a detailed investigation of five (5) of its personnel involved in the crime. Preliminary investigations have revealed that Abdulrasheed Ahmadu MAIGARI of the DSS, conspired with four (4) other colleagues of his namely: Solomon INUSA, Peter OKOYE, Patrick ISHAYA and George Mwatapwa IBBI, to carry out this reprehensible act. The five (5) military personnel were led by one Capt. Hussein Ishaku MSHELIA. Meanwhile, the Service has arrested MAIGARI and IBBI; and MSHELIA equally arrested by the Army authorities. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those still at large. A total of Sixty-Six Million Four Hundred and Thirty Seven Thousand, Four Hundred and Forty- five Naira (N66,437,445.00) and Six Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($ 6,200) have so far been recovered, while efforts are being made to recover the remaining amounts. It is to be noted that security agencies now act in concert, thus the joint investigation undertaken with the Police, Army and the DSS. This action of the Service is in line with the posture of the current Administration and DSS management focus on professionalism, transparency and accountability. Those so far arrested have been suspended pending the completion of investigations. For the avoidance of doubt, the Service wants to reiterate its commitment to the basic ideals and principles as established by its forebears and will not spare anyone found to be contravening the rules and regulations or the laws of the land. We therefore encourage members of the public with useful information that could lead to the arrest of those at large to volunteer same to the Service or other security agency. The DSS also wishes to use this opportunity to assure all law abiding citizens of their safety and urge them to partner with the Service in the smooth discharge of its responsibilities. Tony OPUIYO Department of State Services Abuja. 6th December, 2015 http://saharareporters.com/2015/12/06/department-state-security-robbery-scandal-agents-stole-money-meant-senate-president 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by INTROVERT(f): 4:01pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by tayebest(m): 4:04pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
If sahara reporters really mean you ehn... Just try go postrate beg dem nii! I lift my left yanch for them! 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by modath(f): 4:06pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
By the time Sahara Reporters are done with Saraki & Dino, they'd wish they' never cross paths!!!! On behalf of every well meaning Nigerian, they have our blessings to not only treat both Men's bleep up, they will also receive special recognition for it... #saynotosocialmediabill .. #freedomnonnegotiable ... 13 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by ki02020(m): 4:07pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
From fry pan to fire...but I don't see much happening at the end of the whole thing,CCT trial has not been anything convincing |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by tomakint: 4:08pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Saraki may even commit suicide on the long run he had chosen the path of dishonour in his political sojourn in life 3 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by BCISLTD007: 4:12pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by modath(f): 4:14pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
tomakint: He won't kill himself, he is too lily livered... remember how he snuck into the NASS behind his people's back Sahara Reporters will do it, they will give him HBP that will in turn give him a stroke & render him incapacitated. He can mess with our commonwealth, he & his cohorts will not take our freedom alongside! ! 5 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Warlord3000(m): 4:15pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Walahi SR no go finish this country cos of social media clamp down Sowore.... Diaris godu oooo 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by osazeeblue01: 4:22pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Efcc is now like mtn slogan. Make we hear word jare. 1 Like |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by tomakint: 4:22pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
modath:Agreed he is too lily-livered to commit suicide but these glaring and factual allegations are needed to pull the plugs off his own life .....Saraki is just a useless political stubborn goat with no foresight that he is heading to jail on the short run.....I still insist that he may likely commit suicide. 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by kulikuli26: 4:35pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Someone thinks Saraki really take Sahara reporters serious to the point of committing suicide. Lol! They can keep dancing naked in the market square. |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 4:38pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 4:38pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
May our enemies never have us reported to Sahara Reporters. 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by stinggy(m): 4:39pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Anything corruption revolves around Saraki, but I wonder why DSS chose to deliberately hide details that linked the incident to Saraki. 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by hinwazaka: 4:42pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
The Social media bill will end all this. Let Sowore continue, his trap has been set. He will end up in a Nigerian prison, and we will personally supervise his torture and execution. 1 Like |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Boss13: 4:44pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Sahara reporters are really exploiting their powers. However, in Nigeria there is little to do after the investigation. People just get excited over the news and move on |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by fallout87: 4:46pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Every day scandal, no improvement on anything. Just scandal. They confuse the masses and keep them busy while the country falls apart |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 4:48pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
The fear of Sahara reporters by Nigerian politicians, is the beginning of wisdom. 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Meriekriss: 4:49pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Sahara Reporters want to kee someone in this country ooo 1 Like |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by ademoladeji(m): 4:51pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
In Summary, SR mauls Saraki and Dino... |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Bekwarra(m): 4:53pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
We don hear |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by dockokwus: 4:55pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Please does anybody have an update on these claimed law cases against SR? -Obanikoro claiming to have filed a suit against SR for lying against him in the ekiti gate audio. -Bukola Saraki claiming he has filed a law suit against SR for faking his british passport.He additionally claimed to have reported them to the British state department for forgery. A year and several months gone, these claimed cases have died a natural death. They always claim that SR are peddling falsehood,but none has gone beyond newspaper propaganda of filing lawsuits to actually file one. 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by dockokwus: 5:02pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
hinwazaka:SR is doing a patriotic duty by fighting for the likes of u to continúe writing gibberish and get away with it is because if the senate likes it can enact death penalty for online media,it wont affect them one bit or stop them from doing what they have been for doing several years because the law wont affect its jurisdiction to publish. Instead of commending them,u are pronouncing your own judgement and applauding someone's plan to gauge your right to air your views.Shameful for a supposed online user like u! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 5:12pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
I think Nairaland would be great if they can toe the lines of SR...this require a bit of transformation. cc: Seun cc : lalasticlala 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by hinwazaka: 5:14pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
dockokwus:The Social media bill will end the likes of Sahara reporters. We created it, personally for SowOLe. The time for him to sell his maitama mansion has come. I hope he is still strong and fit like he was as a cultist, in his university days. |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by hinwazaka: 5:15pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
tutolina3:Are the mods sleeping. You want virus to spread, abi 1 Like |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by richylee(m): 5:24pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Saraki don enter sahara reporter trap. 3 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by SuPeRq(f): 5:30pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
One chance |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by Nobody: 5:37pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
hinwazaka:it won't end it bro sorry for people like you!! 2 Likes |
Re: Saraki In Another #310million Scandal-SaharaReporters by tsodjete: 5:39pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
hinwazaka:God bless u. Seems that you understand the situation. SR is twisting things to suit their motives. SR is a lies a lot. People living arround him here know what happened |
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