October 09, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army says it has suspended the immediate past Commander 3 Brigade, Kano, Brigadier General MA Sadiq, who is currently undergoing military investigation into administrative discrepancies while he was Commander 3 Brigade.
General Sadiq is being accused of diverting rice palliatives meant for soldiers and selling military equipment, including generator sets and operational vehicles, to scrap yards.
A statement on Wednesday, by army spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachuckwu, disclosed that the senior officer has been relieved of command to ensure a thorough investigation.
According to him, the Nigerian Army being a self-regulatory institution founded on the bedrock of discipline, justice and accountability, has zero tolerance for indiscipline and will, therefore, not condone any form of misconduct or illicit actions and inactions that could undermine the threshold of its values and principles.
Gen. Nwachuckwu assured that the allegations would be thoroughly investigated.
“The Nigerian Army has been inundated with media reports concerning the former Commander of the 3 Brigade, Brigadier General M.A. Sadiq, who is currently under military investigation for administrative discrepancies during his tenure.
“As a result, the senior officer has been relieved of his command to allow for a comprehensive investigation.
“The Nigerian Army, as a self-regulating institution built on discipline, justice, and accountability, has zero tolerance for indiscipline and misconduct that undermine its core values.
The Nigerian Army assures both our internal and external publics that the allegations will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate administrative action will be taken.
“Our commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and transparency remains unwavering. We guarantee that the process will be fair, impartial, and in line with our established procedures”, he said.
