Lagos – President Muhammadu Buhari has actually gotten a fresh probe right into the arms rumor by getting the investigation of two former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika and also General Kenneth Minimah for their roles in the purchase of funds.
The two generals are among 54 people to be investigated in an arms scandal that saw billions of dollars pocketed, that was meant for the procurement of arms for the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram.
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces, Jon Ode said this in a statement in Abuja.
President Buhari okayed an investigation into the Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015 on the recommendation of the committee after it found a number of irregularities in the contract awards.
News24 Nigeria reported that Buhari received another report on the arms procurement scandal, causing him to issue a new directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
After being given Buhari’s approval, the EFCC have the power to go after anyone mentioned in the new report, indicating that persons mentioned will be arrested prior to their names being released to the public.
