The DSS says during a search of Mamu’s residence that incriminating materials including “large amounts in different currencies and denominations as well as financial transaction instruments were recovered.”
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The Department of State Services (DSS), has doubled down on its investigation of Tukur Mamu, the middleman between the terrorists holding the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers and the relatives of those abducted.
The DSS has raided the homes of the terrorists’ go-to man, Mamu, and those of his associates.
Recall that the embattled bandits’ negotiator was arrested in Cairo this week at the behest of the Nigerian government. His father-in-law, Abdullahi Mashi, was later arrested on Thursday night.
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According to Daily Trust, operatives of the secret police also visited the house of Mamu’s brother-in-law, Ibrahim Tinja, who was arrested and deported with the Desert Herald Publisher on Wednesday.
Mamu and four members of his family were arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Wednesday after they were deported from Egypt on the request of Nigeria’s intelligence agencies.
The publisher was said to be travelling to Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj together with his two wives, his eldest son, Faisal Mamu and brother-in-law, Ibrahim Tinja.
While Mamu’s wives have been released, the publisher, his son and brother-in-law are still in custody.
Yesterday, the DSS raided Mamu’s home and found a stockpile of cash.
In a terse statement on Thursday, the Spokesperson of the Service, Dr. Peter Afunanya said, “Appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office. Incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.”
According to Afunanya, other items recovered from the terrorist negotiator 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.”