The Federal Government has leap to the defense of Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) claiming he was transparrent on the alleged acquisition of Duai Properties and all allegations levled against him was a deliberate effort to undermine his progress on the fight against terrorism.
While speaking through his Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO), The Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen. Muhammad Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), gave this backing to Gen. Buratai stating his awareness on the fact that some “disgruntled and unpatriotic elements” are the ones behind the embarrasing allegations as they are desperatly looking for means to soil the image of the COAS.
He was quoted saying “It is on record that Lt-Gen. Buratai has declared his assets as
Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force and as Chief of Army
Staff to the Code of Conduct Bureau. These facts are verifiable with the
Bureau,”
“The Ministry of Defence has observed with dismay the online media
report of involvement of the Chief of Army Staff and his family over
ownership of property in Dubai.
“It is noteworthy that there has been series of concerted efforts in the past by the same medium and its cohorts to tarnish the image of the person of Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai for the reason best known to them, which failed to achieve their desired ulterior motives.
“The Ministry of Defence views this as an attempt by some unpatriotic and disgruntled elements to distract the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces from the successes of the war against terror particularly in the North East,”
“It is noteworthy that there has been series of concerted efforts in the past by the same medium and its cohorts to tarnish the image of the person of Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai for the reason best known to them, which failed to achieve their desired ulterior motives.
“The Ministry of Defence views this as an attempt by some unpatriotic and disgruntled elements to distract the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces from the successes of the war against terror particularly in the North East,”
Meanwhile, Brig - Gen Muhammad Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) warned all those using the media to cause confusion and deceits to desist from it and embrace professionalism while discharging their duty.
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