Refer Buratai, Others To EFCC, Falana Tells Buhari

A leading rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has asked that the
alleged missing arms money under the leadership of the immediate
service chiefs, be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) for investigation.

In a short statement Friday night, the senior advocate of
Nigeria, said a direct probe by President Muhammadu Buhari as
promised by the office of the National Security Adviser, would be
wasteful and diversionary.

The senior lawyer also hinted at a future comprehensive response
to the brewing saga.

He also wanted the ambassadorial appointments of the retired
military leaders, halted, until every dime of the said fund, is
accounted for.

He said, “A probe is wasteful, diversionary and unwarranted. The
case should be referred to the EFCC for investigation because it is
a serious economic crime.

“The report of the Presidential Panel on Arms Procurement which
probed the looting of $15 billion earmarked for purchase of arms
was eventually forwarded to the EFCC.

“The ambassadorial appointments of the ex-service chiefs have to
be suspended by President Buhari until they account for every dime
of the fund.”

A leading rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana has asked that the
alleged missing arms money under the leadership of the immediate
service chiefs, be referred to the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) for investigation.

In a short statement Friday night, the senior advocate of
Nigeria, said a direct probe by President Muhammadu Buhari as
promised by the office of the National Security Adviser, would be
wasteful and diversionary.

The senior lawyer also hinted at a future comprehensive response
to the brewing saga.

He also wanted the ambassadorial appointments of the retired
military leaders, halted, until every dime of the said fund, is
accounted for.

He said, “A probe is wasteful, diversionary and unwarranted. The
case should be referred to the EFCC for investigation because it is
a serious economic crime.

“The report of the Presidential Panel on Arms Procurement which
probed the looting of $15 billion earmarked for purchase of arms
was eventually forwarded to the EFCC.

“The ambassadorial appointments of the ex-service chiefs have to
be suspended by President Buhari until they account for every dime
of the fund.”