In a significant development in the criminal case against Danielle Veira, former head of the Directorate of National Security (DNV), the President of the Military Court, Cynthia Valstein-Montnor, announced on Monday that she intends to hear Rodney Cairo, the aggrieved party in the case, at the next hearing. This decision follows the receipt of new information that necessitates Cairo’s testimony. The Military Court aims to expedite the witness examination to conclude the case before the year’s end. Initially, the prosecution’s closing argument by military auditor Romeo Rampersad was scheduled for Monday, but he requested a brief postponement due to the case’s complexity. This request was granted, and the prosecution will now present its closing argument on November 18. Veira is accused of ordering the abduction of military officer Cairo in April 2020. Veira claims that Cairo had been a ‘person of interest’ for years due to actions and statements that allegedly threatened national security. She denies any involvement in the abduction, stating, ‘I did not send anyone to Mr. Cairo. What happened in his home was a crime, and I was unaware of it, including the use of weapons; otherwise, I would have signed off on it. I only understood later what had occurred and that Cairo had been restrained.’ In an interview with DTV-Express, Cairo stated, ‘The only solution should be that one of us is removed, for Veira has started a war and must face the consequences.’ Veira’s defense team, comprising Derrick Veira and John Kraag, represented by Cedric Meijnaar, argues that Cairo’s statements could be interpreted as threats and believes he should be ‘thoroughly questioned.’