The army have announced the retirement of a number of high-ranking officials over allegations of corruption.
In a statement released this morning and signed by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the army have said that there is no room for partisanship in its ranks and therefore the compulsory retirement was necessary.
The officers retired are currently being investigated over some indiscretions during the 2015 elections.
The statement said, “Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that quite a number of senior officers of the Nigerian Army were retired from service yesterday (Friday).
“Those retired were mainly some Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels and a Major.
“Their retirement was based on Service exigencies. It should be recalled that not too long ago some officers were investigated for being partisan during the 2015 General Elections.
“Similarly, the investigation by the Presidential Committee investigating Defence Contracts revealed a lot.
“Some officers have already been arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
“People should therefore not read this out of context.
“The military must remain apolitical and professional at all times.
“We must applaud and support this laudable and bold initiative by the government.”