The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a former Chief of
Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd) over his alleged
sponsorship of the Indigenous People of Biafra.
The former Army chief was arrested at his Maitama, Abuja home on
Tuesday June 21st. The Nation also reported that his arrest was also
connected to the ongoing $2.1 billion arms purchase probe involving
former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd).
Since his retirement, various allegations have been levied against the former COAS including that raised by an Australian, Stephen Davis who was invited by the Federal Government to negotiate with Boko Haram terrorist.
Davis in his report, alleged that Ihejirika and a former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff were among the financiers of the terrorists sect. Both men have sice denied the allegation.
Since his retirement, various allegations have been levied against the former COAS including that raised by an Australian, Stephen Davis who was invited by the Federal Government to negotiate with Boko Haram terrorist.
Davis in his report, alleged that Ihejirika and a former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff were among the financiers of the terrorists sect. Both men have sice denied the allegation.
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