As Buhari probes arms deals

THE Investigative Committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to inquire into arms and ammunition procurement and contract relating to military ordnances, is at once timely, and an appropriate lead to interrogate the performance of the Nigerian military and assess the state of national security these past few years.

In the light of conflicting information about the absence of transparency in the business of logistics and ordnances, the thriving culture of indiscipline amongst the rank and file of the military, the growing trend of poor management of the soldiers, and the embarrassing state of the nation’s military command structure in the fight against Boko Haram, this investigative panel presents an opportunity to enlighten the public on the business and politics of national security.

It should also be a confidence builder for the Buhari administration, and, therefore, must be executed to its conclusion.

The investigative committee arose from allegations of controversial arms deals and materials for the military in the past administrations. In this regard, the committee’s span of investigation covers the period 2007 to date.

The investigative committee has the mandate of identifying irregularities and making recommendation for streamlining the procurement process in the armed forces.

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