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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army General Accused Of Million-Dollar US Property Acquisition As Soldiers Lament Poor Welfare And Obsolete Equipment
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army General Accused Of Million-Dollar US Property Acquisition As Soldiers Lament Poor Welfare And Obsolete Equipment....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie John
Documents obtained by SaharaReporters reveal that Maj. Gen. Erema Akerejola, Chief of Logistics of the Nigerian Army, owns a million-dollar property in the United States, raising concerns about the misappropriation of military funds. The property, located at 11860 Old Station Pl, Alpharetta, Georgia, is valued at $1,013,000. CONTINUE READING
Akerejola, who heads the Department of Army Logistics (DOAL), responsible for all logistics matters in the Nigerian Army, is alleged to have diverted funds from the military budget for personal acquisitions. The property, registered under his wife’s name, Moturayo, is one of several allegedly acquired with army logistics funds.
Soldiers express frustration over poor welfare and outdated equipment, attributing the issues to financial mismanagement by senior officers. The accusations against Akerejola include claims of using diverted military funds for personal gain, with allegations of multiple properties in the US.
Concerns about corruption within the Nigerian Army have persisted, impacting morale and contributing to the resignation of over 5,000 soldiers in the last four years. The soldiers cite loss of interest, intimidation, and corruption as reasons for their disengagement. CONTINUE READING
The Nigerian Army has faced scrutiny for the alleged mismanagement of funds meant for arms procurement, as disclosed by the former National Security Adviser in March 2021. Efforts to address the issue include tightening the criteria for voluntary retirement.
Recent court-martial cases, such as that of Maj. Gen. Umar Muazu Mohammed, who was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison, highlight the ongoing battle against corruption within the military.
Despite attempts to contact Maj. Gen. Akerejola for comment, he has not responded to calls or messages regarding the allegations and the source of funding for the properties
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