– Investigations into the $2.1billion arms deal scam is still going on and a former military chief, Badeh ie EFCC’s latest ‘catch’
– Badeh reported at the EFCC headquarters yesterday and was grilled for 8 hours
– The former military chief is one those indicted in the $2.1billion arms deal scam
– Other former and serving military chiefs are also under investigation
Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was detained by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday, February 8.
The Nation reports that Badeh’s interrogation began at about 9am and lasted till evening with no signs that he will be allowed to go home.
A top source in the EFCC said: “The ex-CDS reported for interrogation and we have been grilling him in the last eight hours on some of the contracts executed with over $2.1billion. He is having audience with one of the panels we raised to interact with those military chiefs invited.”
According to the source, the ex- army chief was confronted with some documents which include letters to Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), former national security adviser, demanding the procurement of some military equipment.
The source explained that Badeh may likely not be released soon because his interrogation may take a while.
“You know, he was central to the control of the Armed Forces,” the source added.
The EFCC source also indicated that some former and serving military chiefs were also being quizzed but he refused to give details “in order not to prejudice investigation.”
Badeh and other army officers were indicted in the $2.1 billion arms scam. Badeh reported to the EFCC last week but his interrogation was rescheduled for Monday “because of operational reasons.”
Last week, there were reports that the EFCC had traced some money to the accounts of wives and children of some former and serving military chiefs. The officers were said to have acquired properties in the names of their wives, children and relations to cover up their loot.
Those already detained over the arms deal probe include Dasuki, Col. N. Ashinze , who was the special military assistant to the ex-NSA; and a former Chief of Air Staff, A.N. Amosu.
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