In a trial-within-trial in the case against former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa and four others, Prosecution Witness 2 (PW2) Hamza Abdullahi testified that a sum of N4.633 billion was traced to an account belonging to Dalhatu Investment Limited, where Bafarawa’s son, Sagir Attahiru Bafarawa, was a director.
Abdullahi, who was formerly second-in-command of a Special Task Force investigating arms procurement, stated that Dalhatu Investment Limited was among 78 companies that received funds from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) without justification.
He explained that Sagir Bafarawa, the fourth defendant, was the sole signatory to the company’s bank account. Abdullahi further testified that Sagir Bafarawa was interviewed on November 25, 2015, and provided a voluntary statement.
Abdullahi affirmed that no promises or threats were made to Sagir Bafarawa during the interview, and that the statement was recorded in his presence. He added that Sagir Bafarawa later voluntarily provided detailed analysis of the beneficiaries of the funds traced to his account.
The witness also stated that Sagir Bafarawa had promised to cooperate with the investigation team and provide further information.
After hearing the testimony, Justice Y. Halilu adjourned the matter until May 22, 2024, for the defense to present their case in the trial-within-trial. CONTINUE READING
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