Buratai Denies Involvement In Alleged Missing Arms Fund

Nigeria’s former Army of Staff, Tukur Buratai, has reacted to the allegation of missing arms fund, stating that no funds where declared missing while he was in office.

Recall that the National Security Adviser( NSA) Babagana Monguno, had in an interview said the newly appointed Service Chiefs did not meet the funds approved for the procurement of arms when they took over from their predecessors.

The NSA was soon to recant on his allegation, claiminging he was misquoted.

In a statement issued by his lawyer, Osuagwu Ugochukwu; the former Army Chief advised those with questions on how funds meant for arms were spent to, channel their queries to the Ministry of Defence.

He said: “My attention has been drawn to an interview granted BBC by National Security Adviser (NSA), RTD Major General Babagana Monguno, wherein he was alleged to have accused former service chiefs of filtering ARMS Fund away.

“I can confirm that Lt. General Buratai and other ex-service chiefs were never mentioned in the interview and neither was any arms fund missing under the stewardship of Lt. Gen T.Y. Buratai.

“Interestingly, NSA Babagana Monguno has denied making such accusations. We, therefore, urge members of the public to discountenance any such misquoted narrative suggesting sleaze on the integrity of Rtd Lt Gen T.Y. Buratai.

“Anyone interested in knowing how arms were procured by the ex-service chiefs and particularly Lt Gen T.Y. Buratai should channel such request for information to the Ministry of Defence.”