by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Kukasheka
Usman, the Nigerian army confirmed the retirement of Major Generals,
Brigadier Generals, Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels and a Major based on
Service exigencies. They however did not reveal any names.
claimed is a partial list of the names/photos of the supposed officers compulsorily retired. The Army has now debunked that list, saying that
it is mere speculation and some of the names of the officers mentioned
are still serving.
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.Thank you for your usual and kind cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
