The
Nigerian Army has confirmed claims made by Major Hamza al-Mustpha that he is
still personnel of the Nigerian Army.
At
a briefing by the joint security information committee, the Director of Army
Public Relations who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Colonel Joe Agim,
said that Major Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to late General Sani
Abacha, is still enlisted in the Nigerian Army.
“With
regards to Mustapha’s release, well, I want to confirm that he is still in the
army” he stated.
“The
case is going to be handled by the army administratively in line with the
harmonised terms and conditions of service.’’
He
goes on to add that his case will be handled administratively by the Army in
line with the harmonized terms of service.
Major
Hamza al-Mustapha and Lateef Shofolahan were on Friday discharged and acquitted
in the case of the assassination of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, which last 14 years.
The
former CSO admitted to journalists that he was still in Army on Sunday during
his reception by the Kano state government, a status he claimed the Appeal
Court Judges also confirmed in their ruling.
The
director for Defence Intelligence, Brigadier-General Chris Olukolade dismissed
claims of renewed threats made by Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram.
Source: Channels
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