12 Army Generals and Colonels Now In Custody of EFCC

The acting director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman has said the Nigerian Army has sent a 12-man list of senior officers to the EFCC for investigation in the probe in the arms deal scandal.

A statement he sent out reads, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the public that 12 Army officers have been sent to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), for investigation. This comprised of 3 serving Major Generals, and one retired, 3 Brigadier Generals, 4 Colonels and 1 Lieutenant Colonel. 

"However, it should be noted that at the end of the Commission’s investigations those found culpable will be tried by a military Court Martial.”