Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama has ordered the release of the international passport of the former national security adviser, Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (retd) to him.
RNigeria reported that the court ordered the registrar of the court to release the document to Dasuki through his counsel for renewal having become expired since the court took its custody.
The court’s order was also made to enable Dasuki obtain a visa for a specialised medical consultation after being held in detention for four years.
Dasuki along with four others are standing trial before the court in the alleged charges of Breach of Trust and money-laundering.
The judge’s order followed the application brought by Dasuki’s counsel, Mr. Ahmed Raji under Sections 1, 2, 491 and 492 of the administration of the Criminal Justice Act ACJA 2015 and the inherent power of the court.
While delivering ruling on the application, the judge said since the request was not opposed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which put the defendant on trial, it was wise to grant the request.
The trial in the charges was fixed for March 13, 20120.
