DSS arrests Ihejirika over arms deal
The Department of State Services has arrested a former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.).
Sources said Ihejirika was arrested on Tuesday night at his Maitama, Abuja residence.
It was learnt that the arrest of the
former COAS was not unconnected to the ongoing $2.1bn arms purchase
probe involving the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki
(retd.)
A
source said, “It is true that we picked up the former COAS; he is
helping us with investigation into the arms procurement when he was in
service, but it is too early to say when he would be released on bail.”
It was gathered that Ihejirika’s arrest
and detention was informed by new leads linking him to alleged fraud in
the arms procurement process during former President Goodluck Jonathan
administration.
The former chief of army staff had denied allegations against him.
The DSS could not be reached on
Wednesday to comment on the arrest of the former COAS as it had yet to
appoint an official spokesperson.
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