EFCC Witness Details Alleged N33.2bn Diversion of NSA Arms Funds

Abuja, January 14, 2026 — A prosecution witness has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court how billions of naira meant for arms procurement were allegedly diverted from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) into private accounts.

The witness, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), testified in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), and other co-defendants. He explained that large sums were transferred from an ONSA operations account to private companies allegedly linked to the defendants.

According to the testimony, one of the beneficiary companies received hundreds of millions of naira in several tranches despite having minimal funds in its account prior to the transfers. The money was allegedly used for purposes unrelated to national security, including land purchases, property transactions, and payments to bureau de change operators.

The witness told the court that some of the funds were moved to third-party accounts on the instructions of the defendants, while others were allegedly earmarked for foreign currency transactions. He added that investigations revealed no evidence that the funds were used for arms procurement or security operations.

Bank records and statements obtained during the investigation were presented to support the prosecution’s claims, showing a pattern of withdrawals and transfers shortly after the funds were received.

Dasuki, along with other defendants and two corporate entities, is facing a 32-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and diversion of public funds amounting to N33.2 billion. All the defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The court adjourned the case for continuation of trial.