The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru
says his predecessors are in a better position to provide details of arms funds
approved by the federal government.
During a meeting with the House of Representatives Adhoc
Committee on Arms and Ammunition Purchase, Attahiru was asked to explain the
contents of the Executive Summary on contracts executed by the Nigerian Army.
The committee chaired by Hon. Olaide Akinremi is reviewing
the purchase, use, and control of arms, ammunition, and related hardware by the
military, paramilitary, and other law enforcement agencies.
The COAS told them he could not do so because he did not
personally authorize or award any contract.
“The period for which you wanted this report, having been
summarized in the Executive Summary, explains whatever details you will
require.”
Attahiru said the issues of procurement the legislature
demanded answers for, “were done by specific individuals”.
He advised the lawmakers to invite them to clarify issues
raised and to provide adequate answers.
On his inability to honour previous invitations, the Army
chief said: “I was either in the North East, South East or South-South trying
to ensure stability within Nigeria.”
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