DSS arrests Faisal Maina, fugitive son of ex-pension reform task force chief

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive lad of erstwhile Pension Reform Task Team president Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him implicit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to information sources cited by Zagazola Makama, Faisal was arrested by DSS operatives successful the Karsana country of Abuja aft reportedly returning to Nigeria secretly.

“His apprehension followed credible quality which indicated that Faisal had secretly returned to the country,” a information root said.

Faisal had reportedly been connected the tally since 2020 aft facing prosecution by the EFCC connected a three-count complaint bordering connected wealth laundering and conspiracy.

He was accused of violating his bail conditions and fleeing the state portion his proceedings was ongoing.

The proceedings subsequently continued successful his absence, starring to his condemnation and sentencing to 14 years’ imprisonment by Justice Okon Abang successful 2021.

The tribunal had ordered that Faisal beryllium arrested wherever helium was recovered successful Nigeria and remanded successful a correctional centre to service his sentence.

It besides directed the Federal Government to instrumentality lawful steps to unafraid his extradition if helium was recovered extracurricular the country.

“The handover of Faisal to the EFCC is expected to facilitate the enforcement of the court’s judgement and guarantee that helium serves his condemnation successful accordance wit...