DSS Arraigns Five Suspects For Concealing Timipre Sylva’s Whereabouts

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that they helped conceal the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva.

The suspects, identified as Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite, were arraigned on Wednesday on a two-count charge.

According to the charges, the defendants allegedly concealed Sylva’s location in Abuja on or about April 28, despite knowing he was wanted by law enforcement.

The DSS accused them of acting as accessories after the commission of a felony.

The accused persons pleaded not guilty when the charges were read in court.

Following their plea, DSS counsel E.G. Orubor asked the court to fix a date for trial so the prosecution could present its evidence.

Lawyers representing the defendants, however, urged the court to grant their clients bail.

Justice Peter Lifu approved the bail requests, granting each defendant bail in the sum of N5 million.

The court also directed that each accused must provide two sureties who are residents of Abuja and submit valid tax clearance certificates before the bail conditions can be fulfilled.

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