IRB – Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (Author): “Information on the current whereabouts of Lt. Colonel Sambo Dasuki; on his whereabouts in March 1995 and on whether there is evidence that he was ever arrested in connection with the Mach 1995 coup d'état attempt [NGA25916.E]”, Document #1166639

Information on the current whereabouts of Lt. Colonel Sambo Dasuki; on his whereabouts in March 1995 and on whether there is evidence that he was ever arrested in connection with the Mach 1995 coup d'état attempt [NGA25916.E]

Please find attached various reports that indicate that Lt-Colonel Sambo Dasuki, is in exile and that he is wanted for involvement in the March 1995 coup attempt (The Times 3 Oct. 1995; Reuters 21 Apr. 1996; ibid. 2 Oct. 1995; ibid. 10 Oct. 1995; The Guardian 22 Apr. 1996; AFP 21 Apr. 1996; ibid. 14 July 1995). According to the Guardian, Colonel Sambo Dasuki is in exile in the United States (22 Apr. 1996). A 2 October 1995 Reuters article indicates that Colonel Sambo Dasuki is in Washington.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

References

Agence France Presse (AFP). 21 April 1996. "New Moslem Leader Appointed After Sacking Sultan." (NEXIS)

_____. 14 July 1995. " International News: Urgent." (NEXIS)

The Guadian. 22 April 1996 [London]. Patrick smith. "Nigeria Detains 'Subversive' Sultan." (NEXIS)

Reuters. 21 April 1996. BC Cycle. James Jukwey. "Nigeria Moslem Leader Dethroned, May Face Trial." (NEXIS)

_____. 10 October 1995. BC Cycle. Felix Onuah. "Ex-Nigerian Ruler to Serve 15 Years for Coup Plot." (NEXIS)

_____. 2 October 1995. BC Cycle. James Jukwey. "Nigeria Presents Coup Trial on Television." (NEXIS).

The Times. 3 October 1995. "Nigerian TV Shows Excerpts from Plot Trial." (NEXIS)

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