Mamu sponsoring terror attacks, DSS alleges

The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused hostage negotiator, Tukur Mamu, of being a terror financier and sponsors terror attacks.

Mamu is the publisher of Desert Herald newspaper in Kaduna.

The DSS told a Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja that indeed Mamu was going to meet with some terrorist leaders when he was arrested last week.

It stated in an affidavit in support of its ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1617/2022 and filed before the court as reiterated this in the court that Mamu was a logistic supplier to both local and foreign terror groups.

The service said the bandit negotiator was on his way to a meeting with foreign terrorist leaders before his interception last week.

Mamu had been leading the negotiation with bandits for the release of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers that terrorists kidnapped in March.

The terrorist negotiator was arrested on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, with his two wives at Cairo International Airport while awaiting a connecting flight to Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj.

They were thereafter deported to Nigeria and the DSS operatives picked them up on arrival at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

The DSS raided his residence after the arrest where military uniforms and a large stash of foreign currencies and denominations were allegedly found.

The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, described the items found in Mamu’s house as incriminating materials.

He said, “So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office. 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.”