Incriminating materials found during search of Mamu’s residence

By KEMI KASUMU

An update on Malam Tukur Mamu, publisher of Daily Herald Newspaper, who was arrested at Cairo airport, Egypt on Tuesday, and repatriated to Nigeria on Wednesday, shows that security agencies have swung into action by first conducting a search on his residence.

The nation’s secret agency, Department of State Services (DSS) in a statement by its Spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunaya copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER Thursday night, said during the agencies carried out the operation having security valid search warrants to do so.

During the search, incriminating materials including military accoutrements were among other things were recovered.

“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.”