The Nigerian Army Panel on the review of
the allegations of professional misconduct against soldiers who
participated in the last general elections has submitted its report
indicting some officers and recommending them for various degrees of
sanctions.
The Board led by the General Officer, 1
Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade, said in an
Army Headquarters, statement on Monday that the recommendations of the
panel would be of assistance to the Army and the nation in the future.
He said in the statement signed by the
Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, that two
officers were recommended for compulsory retirement, one for prosecution
for receiving money, and three others were recommended to lose their
command.
The Oyebade panel also recommended that 15 officers be placed under surveillance.
He said that nine officers were referred
to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for further
investigation because of allegations made against them.
According to him, the board had made
far-reaching recommendations that would assist the Nigerian Army and the
nation in the future.
He further added that two officers were
recommended for compulsory retirement from the Nigerian Army, three were
to lose their command and one was recommended for prosecution for
collecting financial gratification.
“Other recommendations include placing
15 officers on watch list, nine officers were to be further investigated
by the EFCC over allegations levelled against them.
“While six officers were to face an
audit committee and 62 officers (mostly of the rank of Majors and below)
were to be given Letters of Displeasure and to appear before their
respective General Officers Commanding for counseling,” the statement
read in part.
The panel’s chairman said that 23 officers, over 100 soldiers and 62 civilians appeared before the panel.
The statement quoted the COAS, Lt. Gen.
Tukur Buratai, as having commended the board for doing a thorough job
devoid of influence from any quarters.
Buratai assured the panel members that
their report would be reviewed in line with the Nigerian Army Legal and
Administrative procedures.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Magaji Majiya, said this on Monday in Kano while briefing newsmen on
the arrest of nine suspected drug traffickers.
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