{The Nigerian president has ordered 20 former military chiefs and officers to be investigated over alleged arms procurement fraud.}<\/p>\n
Among them are the chiefs of defence and air staff under the last administration.
\nPresident Muhammadu Buhari’s office said it was “on the recommendation of” a committee set up to examine procurement from 2007 to 2015.
\nThe activities of 20 companies will also be investigated.<\/p>\n
One of the names on the list is of a former security adviser to the government. Sambo Dasuki was charged in December over an alleged $68m fraud. He was accused of awarding phantom contracts to buy helicopters, fighter jets and ammunition.<\/p>\n
He denied the allegations and said they were politically motivated.
\nA previous investigation found that phantom contracts worth $2bn had been awarded.
\nDuring the fight against Islamist militant group Boko Haram, many soldiers reported that they did not have enough equipment to take on the insurgents.<\/p>\n
Others on the list include Alex Sabundu Badeh, a former chief of defence staff, and the former chief of air staff Adesola Nunayon Amosu. Both served under former President Goodluck Jonathan.<\/p>\n
President Buhari was largely elected on a promise to tackle corruption.
\nThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is spearheading the anti-corruption campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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