Dasuki lied, shunned arms probe panel’s invitation – Presidency

The Presidency has faulted the claim by the embattled former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), that he was not invited by the presidential committee, probing the purchase and supply of arms during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan,'' reported The Punch.

A source in the Presidency, who spoke on condition of anonymity told The PUNCH on Thursday that the Federal Government was in possession of evidence to show that Dasuki was duly invited to clear his name.

''Don’t forget that the DSS is on that committee probing those arms deals,'' the source said. ''He was invited by the DSS and he refused to honour the invitation despite that his lawyer acknowledged the document. Instead for Dasuki to honour the invitation, he remained indoors and was whipping up sentiment. If he is taken to any court without his statement, the case will automatically be thrown out.''