“Though a young officer, I was reluctant to be among those that arrested him. I was not. I only met him afterward at Bonny Camp with Lawal Rafindadi”.
Apparently, there is more that meets the eyes on Dasuki’s trial after all. The retired Colonel seem to be part of those that arrested the then Head of State, General Buhari after the 1983 coup de’tat to overthrown his from power. Despite the release on bail granted to Dasuki by various High Courts in Nigeria, the presidency has refused to let him go and it is hard to deny there is more to it.
Daily Post revealed that Dasuki opened up on the possibilities of the hold on and express his strength to see the outcome of the President on his case. He is still of the opinion to have an open trial where media will be let in on information first-hand.
According to Daily Post, Dasuki Recalled the events, on how he and two young military officers he said are still alive travelled to Jos to brief Major General Buhari of (then) GOC of 3rd Armoured Division on the furtherance of the planning of the 1983 coup, which made Buhari the major beneficiary of the ouster of elected President Shehu Shagari.
He said Buhari, in one of their interactions, expressed his bitterness about insinuations on his stewardship in one of the public institutions.
Dasuki noted that he assured Buhari not to worry about such reckless and mischievous insinuations.
On his participation in the coup that saw the exit of Buhari less than two years after he became Head of State, Dasuki insisted that Buhari cannot say he is not aware of the man behind the act.
On his alleged maltreatment of Buhari after the coup, he responded: “I always respect and dignify my seniors and those in positions of authority whether in service or after.”
“Though a young officer, I was reluctant to be among those that arrested him. I was not. I only met him afterward at Bonny Camp with Lawal Rafindadi.
”There is no way I could have maltreated him as being alleged in some quarters. I am glad most of the actors are still alive.”
On his roles in politics, Dasuki narrated how he supported Buhari’s aspiration for presidency in 2003, 2007 and 2011.
He further mentioned names of individuals who were also privy to his active involvement.
