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Borno Killings: Osun Monarch Commiserates With Gov Zulum

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The Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government area of Osun state, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama has commiserated with the government and people of Borno state over Saturday’s killing of scores of farmers by Boko Haram terrorists.

Oba Oyelude made the call in a statement on Monday declaring that the mass murder of the farmers was a national calamity which must be condemned by all.

The Oba who described the killings as tragic and regrettable called on all Nigerians to fortify the people of the North East and our security forces with prayers and support to be able to defeat the insurgents.

While commiseratng with theBorno State governor,  Babagana Zulum on the horrific incident, the monarch stressed the need for the entire country to show more than a passing interest in what is happening in the north east by supporting the military in the onerous assignment of finally defeating the insurgents.

It will be recalled that the Oba recently wondered why Borno has remained the odd one out of the states in the North East in terms of testoration of peace calling on the elders there to rise up and join government in finding solutions to insurgency there.

Kabiesi further says “It’s Callous to mix the pathetic issues at hand with your age long project of Service Chiefs Removal.

“The federal government should as a matter of urgency Double our Defence budget for our Armed forces, because with the right funding we’re Confident in the Army leadership and men to end the insurgency in no distant time.”

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Buratai Restates N/Army’s Commitment To End Insurgency, Commissions Bridge, Hospital In Osun Communities

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The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai on Monday reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to step up fight against insurgency and all sorts of insecurities in the country without jettisoning constitution in the discharge of their responsibilities .

Buratai stated this in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, during the official commissioning of the age-long Kuta Ikoyi-Ede link bridge which was constructed by the Nigerian Army.

The Chief of Army Staff, who narrated how his deputy, Lamidi Adeosun, saved his life when he was ambushed by Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East, assured the people of the country that at no distance time, the issue of insecurity would be a thing of the past.

He said Adeosun, who is the present Chief of Training and Operations, was a competent officer, whose effort in rejigging the army paved the way for the successful operations in the battle against insurgency in the North-East.

He said, “When I had the first ambush, he was with me in the vehicle, by my side. It happened on the 18th of September, 2015, and I can see the courage he exhibited.

“And he was able to mobilise the troop to counter the bandits, the criminals, the terrorists out of the way. So, his elevation is not new to me. He deserves it.

“When I was appointed as the chief of army staff I met Lamidi Adeosun at the northeast as the commander of the operation there and he started the rejigging processes of the Nigeria army where we commence our upward and progressive movement toward the technical defeat of Boko Haram. He has proved to be a very loyal lieutenant. When I was first ambushed he stood by me and he proved himself worthy of his new position.

“We have a new army that is determined to be responsive and professional in the discharged of constitutional duties.

“We really appreciate the Olowu Kuta for his support to The Nigeria Army in the midst of bitter criticism, he mobilised Civil Society organizations and the media to correct the ill minds.

“The Nigeria Army engineer is one institution that has played a very important role in infrastructural development even the economic development of our country and we know the role played after the civil war virtually all the roads in those days are done by Nigeria engineer. They are professional, expert and deliver quality as well as a very cheap cost.

Speaking, Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola appreciated Buratai for deeming fit to construct the bridge ,charging the people of the communities to take the advantage of the newly constructed bridge for the economic development of the area.

Oyetola described motorable roads and bridges as crucial for the social economic development of state, explaining the he has embarked on the construction of number of roads c across the three senatorial districts in a bid to boost the economy of the state.

Appreciating Oba Makama for being a pillar of support , the Governror said the monarch has been doing well especially by ensuring that peace is sustained in his domain

Eulogizing the Chief of Army Staff, Governor Oyetola said Buratai as a gentleman, gallant soldier has displayed the character of Omoluabi by donating the bridge to the people of Kuta.

Oyetola further stressed that General Buratai has always assist Osun with security saying he has given maximum support to the state’s security initiative under his administration.

The highly elated monarch, Oba Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama Tegbosun III appreciated the Nigerian Army for the construction of bridge which he said it took the three communities over one hundred years to achieved saying the people of Ede, Ikoyi and Kuta will forever remember Buratai for the laudable gesture.

“General Yusuf Buratai is that angel dispersed from heaven God used to free our community from being a root that lead to nowhere.

“I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for having confidence on General Buratai led Nigerian Army.

“When I became Olowu of Kuta few years ago I made a covenant with God and my ancestors to use every contact and connections at my hand to advance development in Kuta.

“It was the spirit behind the construction of Olowu palace which we are commissioning today, that same spirit took me to sought help from Gen. Buratai for the construction of Osun bridge, the monarch added.

He , however, implored citizens to continue their support for Nigeria armed forces.

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Army Dismisses General For Disobedience, Money Laundering

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A military court has ordered that a Nigerian general who authorised the transportation of a large sum of money that was reportedly stolen by soldiers who conveyed the cash, be demoted and dismissed.

The general court-martial found Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, a major general due to retire this year, guilty of five charges and ordered that he should be sacked with “disgrace and dishonour”, PR Nigeria, which distributes statements for security agencies, reported Tuesday.

Mr Otiki was the General Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Army 8 Division in Sokoto in July 2019 when he sent five soldiers to haul cash from Sokoto to Abuja by road before the money allegedly got missing.

The court, headed by the army’s chief of policy and plans, Lamidi Adeosun, found Mr Otiki guilty of disobedience to service orders, theft of public property, diverting operational money and engaging in private businesses.

The tribunal ordered he be demoted from major general to brigadier general and dismissed.

The court also ordered that all monies totalling N135.8 million, $6,600 recovered be returned to the coffers of the Nigerian Army. It also ordered that another N150 million which could not be accounted for, be returned to the coffers of the Nigerian Army.

The judgement is, however, subject to approval of the army council.

In his final submission, Mr Otiki’s lead lawyer, Israel Olorundare, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, pleaded for clemency and urged the Nigerian Army to show mercy.

Mr Olorundare told the court that the accused officer had returned N100 million that was stolen by the soldiers detailed to escort the money to Kaduna, and that some of the projects for which N150 million was released to Mr Otiki were either completed or about to be completed.

Mr Olorundare told the court that the accused officer is the breadwinner of his family.

He said: “A career built for 35 years is coming to an end on a very sad note.”

After the sentencing, the lawyer said the defence will make a representation to the appropriate convening authority to note that Mr Otiki did not steal the transported money, and that he was the one who reported the incident.

“Aside from this, he still sourced for the money and returned it to the authorities. So, there is really a need to take another look at the judgement,” he said.

PRNigeria reported that Mr Otiki whose wife is seriously ill, is also sick and was brought to the premises of the court-martial on a wheelchair.

Mr Otiki was appointed GOC of 8 Division in March 2019. Before the appointment, he was the Commander Infantry Corps in Jaji, Kaduna.

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