Nigeria, July 2 -- The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five persons before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of concealing the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, who was described in court documents as a fugitive.

The suspects, Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite, were brought before the court on Wednesday on a two-count charge.

According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly concealed Sylva's whereabouts on or about April 28, 2026, in Abuja, thereby becoming "accessories after the fact of felony."

The five defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Counsel to the DSS, E.G. Orubor, requested the court to fix a trial dat...