The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to
speculations and rumours regarding the number and names of the senior Army
officers affected in the recent retirement exercise. This is worrisome as some
individuals and media houses went to the ridiculous extent of publishing
outrageous figures and names of serving officers as being retired. This is
unethical and unfair.
It is therefore necessary to inform the public to please disregard
such inaccurate lists.
We wish to state that only 38 senior officers were affected
by the retirement exercise. For the avoidance of doubt the following is the
statistics of the officers retired compulsorily; 9 Major Generals, 10 Brigadier
Generals, 7 Colonels, 11 Lieutenant Colonels and a Major.
We are quite aware that some mischievous elements are trying
to whip up sentiments. This is quite unfortunate because all the affected
officers were retired based on Service exigencies and in line with the Armed
Forces Act, CAP A20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
It is pertinent to remind all that the Nigerian Army is a
professional institution that is based on highest standards of discipline and
conduct. Consequently it’s personnel must remain professional, neutral and
apolitical at all times.
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